In a notable departure from national trends, Mombasa demonstrated that peaceful public protests are achievable through collaboration between activists and police.

• For the second consecutive year, Mombasa experienced peaceful demonstrations on Saba Saba Day, with no teargas, arrests, or property destruction reported.
• Key figures involved include Mombasa Sub-County Police Commander Nicholas Chalulot and protest organizers like Aisha Khamis of the Coast Civil Society Network on Human Rights.
• The success is attributed to weeks of planning, constant communication, mutual respect, and a shared understanding that the right to demonstrate and maintain public order are not mutually exclusive.