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A convoy of police vehicles parked along Aga Khan Walk, keeping vigilant on Saba Saba Day, July 7, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]
A heavy police presence, multiple roadblocks and unusually deserted public transport stages defined the atmosphere along Thika Road on Tuesday as the country marked the annual Saba Saba commemoration.
Unlike the highway's characteristic morning rush, The Standard observed light traffic flow along the corridor, with several sections appearing unusually quiet as security officers mounted operations to restrict movement into the city.
Popular matatu stages that ordinarily teem with commuters, including Allsops, Roysambu, Kasarani, Kahawa Wendani and Kahawa Sukari, remained largely deserted for the better part of the morning, reflecting the disruptions that accompanied the heightened security measures.
