Kenya marks 35th Saba Saba under heavy police lockdown as Nairobi CBD deserted
A cold, overcast morning welcomed Nairobi residents on Monday as the country prepared to commemorate Saba Saba Day.
However, it was the sweeping security lockdown—not the gloomy weather—that dominated the day, rendering the city’s central business district nearly inaccessible.
Long-distance buses and private vehicles were also turned away at key junctions across the city.
At the Roysambu Roundabout on Thika Road, police fully blocked access, stranding passengers and prompting some to walk to their destinations. A similar scene unfolded at the Allsops junction, where roadblocks severely restricted traffic flow.
On Waiyaki Way in Kangemi, police officers had mounted heavy barricades.
In the Nairobi CBD, streets remained deserted with businesses closed.
In Kisii town, protesters started gathering in the streets mid-morning on Saba Saba Day.
However, it was the sweeping security lockdown—not the gloomy weather—that dominated the day, rendering the city’s central business district nearly inaccessible.
Long-distance buses and private vehicles were also turned away at key junctions across the city.
At the Roysambu Roundabout on Thika Road, police fully blocked access, stranding passengers and prompting some to walk to their destinations. A similar scene unfolded at the Allsops junction, where roadblocks severely restricted traffic flow.
On Waiyaki Way in Kangemi, police officers had mounted heavy barricades.
In the Nairobi CBD, streets remained deserted with businesses closed.
In Kisii town, protesters started gathering in the streets mid-morning on Saba Saba Day.
Current situation in Kisii town. #SabaSaba pic.twitter.com/AOFje7DgtL
— PEOPLE DAILY (@PeopleDailyKe) July 7, 2025
Kamukunji saba saba
saba saba day 2025
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