“Let’s stay peaceful, respectful and vigilant. First of all, we should not allow us to deprive us of our constitutional rights. We must protect our freedom of movement, ”writes about the generation Z.
Accordingly, security authorities took precautions. The government district in the capital of Kenya Nairobi was spacious with barbed wire and nail chains, and security forces are parked in front of police plots throughout the country. All land roads in Nairobi were closed, no one passed.
The young people who celebrated the Indian Ocean on the coast of the Indian Ocean did not reach the Nairobi train on Sunday evening. Kenya Eisenbangelshaft later said that there is a technical defect along the route. The connection was resumed on Monday morning.
July 7, Kenya’s military day for democracy
This is not a random day of protest. “Saba Saba Day”, Suakhili on July 7, was a historical day of celebration in Kenya since 1990, when Kenynik went to the streets throughout the country and the introduction of a multi -party system. 35 years later, Kenya coordinates today’s protesting youth under the motto #Sabasaba2025 or #77NUMBERS.
A special reason for mobilization is Albert Ovang. The teacher and the online blogger criticized the chief of the vice -police in June from the growing police forces. Then he was arrested and beaten to death in his cell on behalf of the police leadership. After the death of Oywang, the youth again went out into the street.
Since the “Saba Saba Day” is not a legal holiday in Kenya, thousands of public servants, teachers, business people in Nairobi had to go to the city center early on Monday morning, as always. The government previously warned its officials not to stay away from work, otherwise they would have to expect consequences. The Minister of Internal Affairs, districtsus Kipchumba said that the police will restrain themselves until the protests remain peaceful. Nevertheless, someone will continue the looting and riots.
A battery team against the Human Rights Commission
Despite the rain and fog, young people went from all sides towards Nairobi at dawn. On the main streets to the city center were strong clashes between the police and demonstrators in the morning. Tears and rubber shot flew. The tires were lit.
“We do not allow ourselves to be silent!” Kenya warned the Human Rights Commission (KHRC) after on Sunday day its construction stormed the horde of thugs, especially at the moment when she retained the press conference at the upcoming protests. “You are part of the militia hired by the state!” Said HRK. Already at the last protests two weeks ago, armed youth gangs plundered shops in Nairobi and were aimed at protesters.
