Earlier today, Kenyans woke up to barricaded roads and closed shops on the morning of the anticipated day.

The police officers had blocked roads leading to Nairobi CBD but this didn't stop the young protesters from protesting.

Kenyans from different parts of Nairobi the country came out in numbers but the security personnel majorly managed the situation.

However, there has been some reported fatalities in different parts of Nairobi.

Two people were shot dead in Kangemi. The victims were killed in separate incidents as anti-riot police moved in to disperse protestors who had lit bonfires and were chanting slogans in the area.

Police officers attempt to extinguish a fire started by youths at Gitaru along Waiyaki Way. [Benard Orwongo]
Photo by Stafford Ondego
Security Personnell patrols along Thika Road. [Stafford Ondego]
Police lob teargas to disperse youths gathered along Waiyaki Way. [Benard Orwongo]
Protesters in Nyahururu lit bonfires and blocked the busy Nairobi-Nyahururu Highway prompting police to use teargas to disperse them. [James Munyeki]
At least 10 youths found to have been roaming in the streets of Nairobi were arrested and taken to Central Police Station.[Collins Kweyu]
A section of private security guards that were hired to provide security on some of the business premises during SabaSaba day anniversary in Nairobi's CBD. [Collins Kweyu]
A security officer shoots at protesters as they engage them at Thika Road Mall Kasarani during commemoration of Saba Saba Day on July 7th, 2025. [Stafford Ondego]