‘Wantam’ chants prompt security sweep on festival-goers leaving Diani

Motorists travelling from Kwale County en route to Nairobi via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) were caught in the gridlock as police launched a security operation to inspect vehicles ferrying groups.....

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A significant traffic disruption occurred on Mombasa-Diani Road due to a police security operation targeting youths leaving the Diani Summer Tide Festival on July 6, 2025.

Police set up roadblocks, resulting in delays that caused some travellers to miss the 3:00 p.m. train to Nairobi.
Authorities acted on intelligence regarding youths chanting "Wantam" who were potentially heading to the upcoming Saba Saba commemoration.
While there were no confirmed arrests, the operation aimed to ensure public safety ahead of the politically sensitive date.

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