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Echoes of the past, lessons for the future from Saba Saba Day

An anti-riot police vehicle drives past the aftermath of protests in Kitengela during during Saba Saba protest in Kitengela on July 7th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

It has been five days since July 7, the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day. I have since had the opportunity to reflect on the lessons from that day, and I pray that the lessons will be of value as we jointly seek to build a greater nation.

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