On July 7, Raila Odinga, the opposition leader in Kenya, criticized the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba through street demonstrations, urging Gen Z to engage civically.

• Saba Saba marks a pivotal moment in Kenya's fight for political freedom, specifically regarding political multiparty systems.
• Raila Odinga, along with key figures like Charles Rubia and Kenneth Matiba, played significant roles in its history.
• Odinga proposed an intergenerational conclave to address youth employment, governance accountability, and police-citizen relations.