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Police block the GPO Roundabout in Nairobi Central Business District, on July 7, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard]
A day after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku issued a stern warning that July 7, 2025, would be a normal working day for all government employees, the majority of public servants failed to report to work due to widespread protests and road blocks marking Saba Saba Day.
Speaking at St Mary's College in Embu on Sunday, CS Ruku threatened disciplinary action against any civil servant who did not report to work, dismissing fears of planned protests expected to disrupt transport.
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