Jul 10, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
The Saba Saba Protests in Machakos were led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Protesters were seen marching in Kathiani market. The protesters marched across the market as they aired their grievances of high cost of living. In a subsequent meeting, Wiper Party...
Jul 10, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
Human Rights Activists and other citizens gathered in the streets of Mombasa ahead of the scheduled Saba Saba protests to demonstrate against the high cost of living experienced across the country. As they marched with their placards, the police was seen trying to...
Jul 10, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
The Saba Saba protests in Lodwar town were disrupted by police who lobbed tear gas to disperse the crowds. Protesters marched along the streets of Lodwar while carrying placards that aired their grievances of high cost of living. Three protesters; Ekaale Epakan,...
Jul 10, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
Former Laikipia Governor, Nderitu Muriithi was arrested while leading the Saba Saba protest in Nyahururu. He was arrested alongside politician Carolyn Wanjiku who vied for Laikipia West Parliamentary seat. The former governor and his team were arrested and held in...
Jul 10, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
On 7th July 2023, protests took place all over the country. The date was reminiscent of the protests that took place on 7th July 1990 that resulted to the repeal of Section 2A of the then constitution which provided for Kenya as one-party state. The Saba Saba protests...
Jul 5, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
The Kenya Power Union Leaders took to the streets to protest over the assault of their colleague by the Member of Parliament of Kitui East, Nimrod Mbai. The incident occurred when the engineer and member of staff of Kenya Power and Lighting Company was allegedly...
