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July 7, 2026
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Tension over planned Saba Saba street demos

Tension over planned Saba Saba street demos

There is uncertainty over planned protests to commemorate the annual Saba Saba, with activists promising peaceful demonstrations to Parliament...

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Kenyan activists are planning protests for Tuesday, July 7, to commemorate Saba Saba, but face uncertainty and warnings of confrontation with security agencies.

  • Activists intend to march to Parliament to present a petition demanding action against extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and police brutality.
  • Key figures include Elisha Ochieng, Mulinge Muteti, Julius Kamau, Francis Awino, and Joshua Nyajom, representing various human rights and youth movements.
  • Concerns are high due to alleged plans to deploy "goons" and fears of abductions by police, with activists vowing to use tracking chips and publicize footage of alleged police misconduct.

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