Unlike previous demonstrations that drew large crowds , this year's commemorations saw police mount an unprecedented security operation that effectively sealed off key roads

Up to 3,000 protesters plan to march from Jeevanjee Gardens to Parliament on July 7, demanding police accountability after 2025's deadly Saba Saba left 11 dead.

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…