Police Tighten Nairobi Security With Checkpoints Ahead of Defiant Saba Saba Protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 6 — Police will mount enhanced checkpoints across Nairobi on Tuesday in a major security operation ahead of planned Saba Saba demonstrations, even as activists insist they…..

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Kenyan police are implementing enhanced security measures, including checkpoints across Nairobi on July 7, ahead of planned Saba Saba demonstrations. Activists, however, are resolute in proceeding with the protests despite warnings from authorities that any gathering will be deemed unlawful.

National Police Service (NPS) announced the security operation to prevent breaches of peace experienced in previous years.
Activists, including Elisha Ochieng and Francis Owino, are commemorating a "historic milestone in the struggle for democracy" and demanding action on issues like alleged abductions and accountability.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud warned that the demonstrations have not been approved and gatherings will be treated as unlawful assemblies.

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