Heavy police deployments and protest bans marked this year's Saba Saba Day in Kenya, but many citizens say the anniversary remains a powerful symbol of the country's unfinished democratic journey. While fear kept crowds small, activists insisted the fight for justice is far from over.
Saba Saba Day, which commemorates the July 7, 1990 pro-democracy protests, unfolded under tight security across Nairobi as police blocked planned demonstrations and detained activists attempting to assemble.
Roadblocks, plainclothes officers and unmarked vehicles prevented protesters from gathering in significant numbers, reflecting the government's increasingly hard-line approach to public demonstrations.
For many Kenyans, however, the anniversary remains deeply significant despite the risks associated with taking to the streets.
Activists refuse to be silenced
