Kenyans Defy Police Ban for Saba Saba Protests in Nairobi
Human rights defenders and activists mobilized large crowds in Nairobi's Central Business District to observe "Saba Saba" day, marching to Parliament to protest alleged extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances. Tension escalated as police officially banned the demonstrations, declaring them an unlawful assembly, and heavily restricted access to the area.
Date: July 14, 2026
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Source: Citizen TV Kenya