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Police erect a roadblock at Madaraka junction on Langata Road in Nairobi ahead of the anticipated Saba Saba demos on July 7, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
There is uncertainty over planned protests to commemorate the annual Saba Saba on Tuesday, with activists promising peaceful demonstrations to Parliament while warning of a looming confrontation with security agencies.
A coalition of human rights defenders and youth movement leaders on Monday announced intentions to march to mark the day.
But they expressed concerns citing recent violent crackdowns and abductions by police officers.
