Dozens Arrested as Police Disperse Saba Saba Protesters in Nairobi

Dozens of people were arrested along Harambee Avenue in Nairobi on Friday morning as police dispersed protesters who had started to converge at the site of the Saba Saba rally.

The protesters, who were calling for an end to corruption and the high cost of living, were met with tear gas and arrests by police in plain clothes.

Heavy rains appeared to have prevented many protesters from attending the rally, but those who did brave the elements were determined to make their voices heard.

At Kamukunji Grounds, where Azimio leaders were due to address a rally, youth danced to various beats to keep warm as they waited for their leaders.

“The rain will not stop us from holding our maandamano. We must demonstrate against this regime,” said one youth.

The rally was eventually called off due to the heavy rains, but the protesters’ message was clear: they are not going to give up until they see change in Kenya.