Security tight as police mount roadblocks ahead of Saba Saba protests
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Police mount roadblocks as Raila calls for nationwide protests over the Finance Act 2023 on Saba Saba day
Police mount roadblocks as Raila calls for nationwide protests over the Finance Act 2023 on Saba Saba day.
Ahead of the Saba Saba rally, security was tightened across the country, particularly in the capital Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, and Mombasa.
Roadblocks were also erected on roads leading to State House in Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Mombasa following fears demonstrators may attempt a daring match.
Police declared a meeting to mark the event at Kamkunji Grounds had been allowed to go on.
Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei said they had allowed the organizers of the events to hold them at Kamkunji Grounds.
“Their meeting at Kamkunji Grounds is allowed and they can proceed. They are not allowed to hold street protests,” he said.
He added they had mobilized enough personnel to ensure security in the city and at the event.
Police dispersed a group that tried to stage a protest in Mathare slums Friday morning.
Azimio La Umoja Coalition and groups of civil societies have called for protests on Friday, July 7, to mark Saba Saba Day which is usually associated with the struggle for a multiparty system.
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The protests will also mark the start of a new chapter to protest the high cost of living in the country occasioned by the political class after the passing of the Finance Act 2023.
The organizers said their protests to take place across the country will be peaceful.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga is expected to hold a major rally at the Kamukunji grounds later Friday, to rally Kenyans for protests against the high cost of living.
Odinga has constantly criticized the government of President William Ruto, accusing it of failing to consider the plight of Kenyans, particularly after the Finance Bill was passed paving the way for increased commodity prices, including fuel.
“We will have a major rally at the Kamukunji grounds and I am calling on as many Kenyans to attend so that we can decide our destiny,” Odinga said.
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