08.07.2025 00:10
During the government protests known as "Saba Saba Day" in Kenya, the number of people who lost their lives in clashes between the police and demonstrators has risen to 10, while 29 people were injured and 37 were arrested.
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Protests against the government, known as "Saba Saba Day," turned violent in 17 of Kenya's 47 regions.
10 PEOPLE DEAD, 29 INJURED, 37 ARRESTED
According to the state-backed Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHCR), the death toll during violent clashes between police and protesters has risen to 10. The KNHCR reported that 29 people were injured, 2 were abducted, and 37 were arrested.
POLICE USED LIVE AMMUNITION
Due to the events, main roads leading to the capital Nairobi were closed, and many businesses went on strike. Police fired live ammunition at protesters who were burning tires to protest the government and also used tear gas. The police blocked the entry of private and public transport vehicles into the city center of Nairobi.
"THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT TOLERATE PROTESTS"
Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen stated that the government will not tolerate violent protests and that police will be deployed to ensure public safety. Public Service Minister Geoffrey Ruku called on all government employees to go to work today and stated that the protests would not be allowed to disrupt public services.
JULY 7 IN KENYA'S HISTORY
"Saba Saba" means "Seven Seven" in Swahili, which is an official language in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and the African Union. July 7 is considered an important day in Kenya's history. Groups that gather every year on July 7 in Kenya celebrate the call for a transition from a single-party system to a multi-party democracy against then-President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi in 1990.
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