Saba Saba rally news Archives

Ex-Laikipia Governor arrested for holding Saba Saba rally

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Ozymandias

Nderitu Muriithi, a former governor of Laikipia, was detained after traveling to the city to organize Saba Saba demonstrations.

Nderitu is shown in a police car as he gets into a furious argument with the officers in a video that the Star has access to.

Then, he is heard inquiring as to what legislation his presence in Nyahururu Town has violated.

“The question you are not answering as a police officer, what law have we broken for being here?”

They are merely going to chat, a senior cop leading the arrest is heard stating.

“Tunaenda kuongea kwa station” – police officer.

Nderitu was with a female politician at the time.

Azimio decided to organize nationwide protests that were headed by the coalition’s top figures.

Dozens Arrested as Police Disperse Saba Saba Protesters in Nairobi

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Ozymandias

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.

Police Authorize Saba Saba Gathering in Nairobi, but Only at Kamukunji Grounds

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Ozymandias

Police in Nairobi have authorized the organizers of the Saba Saba gathering to hold the event at Kamukunji Grounds, but not in the Central Business District (CBD). The head of the Nairobi police, Adamson Bungei, said that the decision was made in order to prevent any potential unrest.

Some businesses in the CBD remained closed on Friday morning out of fear of violence. Bungei urged the organizers of the rally to cooperate with the police and to ensure that the event is peaceful.

Earlier in the day, a group of protesters tried to block Thika Road, but they were dispersed by police. The protesters were reportedly angry about the high cost of living in Kenya.

Police have also been deployed to other parts of the city in anticipation of further protests. The organizers of the Saba Saba rally have said that their protests will be peaceful.