How Kenya’s Youth Shut Down Nairobi Without Throwing a Stone
Despite government assurances that Saba Saba Day would be a normal working day, the capital was anything but. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku had declared that all public offices would operate as usual, while security agencies issued warnings that any protests must..
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On July 7, 2025, Kenya's youth orchestrated a peaceful shutdown of Nairobi and other towns, utilizing social media to mobilize under hashtags like #SabaSaba2025 without violence.
- Despite government assurances, the capital experienced closed shops and empty roads due to youth-organized actions.
- Key figures include President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga, amid rising tensions following the police killing of blogger Albert Ojwang.
- The event marked the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba uprising, emphasizing the shift to digital activism by Gen Z.
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