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Police fire tear gas at protesters as Nairobi CBD is sealed off
Capital FM Kenya
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July 7, 2025
Kenyan police have fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the latest in a wave of anti-government rallies that began last year. The demonstrations mark the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba (7 July 1990) protests that launched Kenya’s...
Saba Saba protests: Police block several roads to Nairobi CBD, forcing commuters...
TUKO
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July 7, 2025
The government has heightened security across major towns as Kenyans mark the 35th Saba Saba Day Roadblocks and police presence caused widespread disruption in Nairobi and beyond, forcing residents to seek alternative ways to get to their...
Roads blocked in Kenya’s capital on anniversary of pro-democracy protests
St. Kitts Gazette
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July 7, 2025
Kenya is marking its anniversary of pro-democracy rallies, with police blocking main roads in the capital, Nairobi, anticipating protests, after last month’s demonstrations descended into violent clashes. People rally each year on July 7 to mark...
Tension In Nairobi As Kenya Locks Down Ahead Of Saba Saba Protests
Arise News
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July 7, 2025
Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, entered a tense lockdown on Monday as security forces blocked major roads leading into the city ahead of planned nationwide protests commemorating Saba Saba — the historic July 7 movement for multiparty democracy. By...
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The Death of Albert Ojwang and the Rising Tide of Youth Discontent in Kenya
ImpACT International
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The death of Albert Ojwang, a young teacher and political blogger who died in police custody under suspicious circumstances in June 2025, has become a powerful symbol of the growing frustration and anger among Kenya’s youth. His tragic passing has...
Eleven dead, dozens injured in Kenya anti-government protests
GEO TV
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Protests mark 35th anniversary of pro-democracy rallies. Police fire to disperse large crowds of Nairobi protesters. Kenyan interior minister called protests 'terrorism' last month. Kenyan police fired to disperse demonstrators in Nairobi marking...
Tension in Nairobi as Kenyans mark Saba Saba day
The Standard
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Kenya Police officers block a main road leading to the central business district ahead of possible Saba Saba Day demonstrations in Nairobi on July 7, 2025. [AFP] Kenya marked its fight for democracy on Monday, with police blocking main roads in...
10 dead, dozens arrested in more anti-government protests in Kenya
United Press International (UPI)
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On Monday, Kenyan counter-protesters armed with clubs and hired by business owners to guard their companies from looters stand watch during anti-government protests on Saba Saba day (or Seven-Seven in Swahili language) in Nairobi. Photo By Daniel...
The roadblocks that sealed Nairobi: 'We were told no one gets in'- police
The Standard
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Protestors along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway at Free Area during the nationwide Saba Saba demonstrations on July 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard] Kenya’s capital ground to a halt on Monday as police enforced an extraordinary lockdown, turning...
At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off
BBC
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At least eleven people have been killed during anti-government protests in Kenya and 567 arrested, police said. Police opened fire on demonstrators, and earlier Dr Aron Sikuku, a medic at Eagle Nursing Home on the outskirts of Nairobi, told the...
At least 10 killed during anti-government protests in Kenya
NBC News
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July 8, 2025
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Central Nairobi sealed off ahead of Kenyan protests
BBC
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July 7, 2025
Kenya's security forces have blocked all major roads leading into central Nairobi, ahead of planned nationwide protests. Much of the city centre is deserted, with businesses shut and a heavy security presence on the streets. Some schools have...
Ruto locks down Nairobi to stop Kenyan protests, police kill 10
World Socialist Web Site
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July 7, 2025
Just 12 days after orchestrating a bloodbath that left 19 dead and over 400 injured across the country, President William Ruto again deployed armed police to brutally suppress protests. In Nairobi’s working-class districts and informal...
Police fire on protesters as Kenya marks democracy anniversary; 11 dead
The News International
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At least 11 people were killed across Kenya on Monday as police opened fire to break up anti-government protests, including demonstrations in Nairobi marking the 35th anniversary of pro-democracy rallies, officials said. The death of blogger...
#NairaLife: Her Salary Went From ₦350k to $4k in One Year. Then, She Took a Sabbatical
Zikoko!
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July 28, 2025
Every week, Zikoko seeks to understand how people move the Naira in and out of their lives. Some stories will be struggle-ish, others will be bougie. All the time, it’ll be revealing. Grow your wealth in both dollar and naira, earning up to 15% in...
Tension in Nairobi as all Major Roads Leading to the CBD Closed
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 7, 2025
Nairobi commuters faced significant disruption this Monday morning, July 7, as police roadblocks brought major city roads to a standstill. Thousands attempting to reach the Central Business District and surrounding areas found their journeys...
Tale of two worlds: Kenya begs for more visitors as Venice suffers from overtourism
The Standard
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When William Shakespeare wrote the play, Merchant of Venice between 1596 and 1598, he may not have thought of how the Italian resort would resonate with global tourism 400 years later. The play may have portrayed the Elizabethan English but the...
SPD arrests 13 for DWI over holiday weekend
KTBS 3 - Louisiana
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SHREVEPORT, La. - The Shreveport Police Department’s DWI unit remained vigilant throughout the Independence Day holiday weekend, resulting in the arrest of 13 individuals for driving while intoxicated. Their names and days that they were arrested...
Dozens of buses heading to Western Kenya stranded on Waiyaki Way
The Standard
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Police argue with the youthful protesters at Kangemi during the 35th Saba Saba Day. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Traffic was interrupted along the busy Waiyaki Way that links Nairobi to the Rift Valley, Western and Nyanza regions, with police...
(Hello Africa) Nairobi City Marathon gains momentum amid quest for healthy lifestyles
Detroit Star - Michigan
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The fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon attracted over 17,000 elite and amateur runners from more than 70 countries and regions. NAIROBI, July 7 (Xinhua) -- With his face glowing with pride, Antonio Bundi relished the thrilling moment of...