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July 7, 2026
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Police seal off Parliament, tighten security across Nairobi CBD ahead of Saba Saba

Police seal off Parliament, tighten security across Nairobi CBD ahead of Saba Saba

The heavy deployment forced commuters and motorists to undergo security screening before entering the CBD, with major roads experiencing delays as police vetted both pedestrians and vehicles...

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Nairobi police significantly tightened security, sealing off Parliament and establishing checkpoints across the Central Business District on Tuesday, July 7, ahead of planned Saba Saba demonstrations.

  • The National Police Service cited past unrest and violence during previous Saba Saba commemorations as the reason for the heightened security measures.
  • Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud warned that participants in unsanctioned gatherings would be treated as criminals.
  • Despite police warnings, protest organizers, including activist Muteti Mulinge, intend to march to Parliament demanding accountability for alleged human rights violations.

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