Saba Saba Day: IG Kanja conducts security assessment in Nairobi, Kiambu
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja on Tuesday conducted a security assessment in parts of Nairobi and Kiambu counties following the commemoration of Saba Saba Day, which was marked by heightened security measures as police prepared for possible protests...
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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.
- The assessment targeted areas like Muthurwa in Nairobi and Githurai 45 in Kiambu.
- Key figures involved included Inspector-General Douglas Kanja and Deputy Inspector-General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli.
- Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud stated that restricted access to the CBD was a measure to "control access" and ensure a "safety win for the business community."
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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.
