Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has accused the government of undermining the Saba Saba protests through extensive security blockades and excessive police deployment.

• Karua stated the security measures violated constitutional freedoms and the spirit of the July 7 anniversary, commemorating Kenya’s pro-democracy struggle.
• She also condemned the use of criminal gangs in political activities and criticized violence, referencing an attack on an opposition convoy in Kisii County.
• Police cited preventing violence during previous commemorations as the reason for enhanced checkpoints in Nairobi.