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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Saba Saba Day: IG Kanja Conducts Security Assessment in Nairobi, Kiambu - July 2026
Following the commemoration of Saba Saba Day, Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja led a security assessment in parts of Nairobi and Kiambu counties, which saw heightened police presence and traffic disruptions. Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud had outlawed the planned Saba Saba Day march on Tuesday, July 7, stating that any participants will be treated as criminals. The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi issued a security alert for American citizens due to a heightened security presence anticipated nationwide on July 7, a day historically marked by protests. Kenyan police had dismissed planned Saba Saba protests, but activists insisted they would proceed with processions. Authorities stated they received no formal notification regarding planned protests.
