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As Kenya inches closer to July 7—Saba Saba Day—an air of defiance is rising across the country. The National Police Service (NPS), through spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, has stated it has not received any official notification for protests. Yet, in the streets and online platforms, the message is clear: Kenyans are preparing for mass action against what they see as a failed leadership under President William Ruto.
Nyaga emphasized that while the constitution grants Kenyans the right to assemble and demonstrate, such activities must follow due legal procedure—including notifying the police. His tone was cautionary, not dismissive. But his warning was underscored by the reality of past confrontations between police and civilians, many of which ended in bloodshed and destruction.
The National Alternative Alliance (NAA), led by Arnold Maliba and Kennedy Ondiek, has declared its intent to lead protests to mark Saba Saba Day. Their message is uncompromising: the Ruto administration has failed to deliver basic governance, and corruption remains the only functioning institution.
The group is channeling deep-seated public anger, calling on Kenyans to reclaim the spirit of Saba Saba—a historical day of civil resistance in Kenya—by demanding accountability and transparency from the current regime.
Human rights defender Boniface Mwangi, known for his fearless criticism of successive Kenyan regimes, has also thrown his weight behind the planned protests. Mwangi has been vocal about police brutality and state repression, most recently mourning the killing of hawker Boniface Kariuki and demanding systemic reforms.
His alignment with the July 7 protests signals a broader national movement that could coalesce into a major challenge for the Ruto administration. Mwangi’s voice, amplified by his reputation and reach, gives the protest movement not just visibility, but moral force.
Muchiri Nyaga urged Kenyans to take a lawful route, referencing Mombasa residents who recently applied for and held peaceful protests after proper police notification. wever, critics argue that requiring permits has often been used as a tool to suppress dissent, especially when those in power are the subject of the protests.
The police insist they are prepared to collaborate with demonstrators to ensure peace, but past events suggest otherwise. Unlawful assemblies are routinely met with batons, tear gas, and live bullets.
Whether or not the protesters secure a permit, momentum is growing. Many see Saba Saba not just as a commemoration, but as a turning point. The frustrations are real, the faces behind the movement are respected, and the public mood is volatile.
If the police respond with force, the government risks deepening the very crisis it seeks to contain. If they allow peaceful protests, it could mark a new chapter of democratic expression. Either way, July 7 is shaping up to be a defining moment in Kenya’s political calendar
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