[PHOTOS] Normalcy in Nairobi CBD ahead of Saba Saba protests

Buses and matatus were seen ferrying people in and out of the CBD.

In Summary
  • However, some people started protesting in some parts of the town.
  • Police on Friday declared they had allowed organisers of the Saba Saba meeting at Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi to go ahead with their plans.
Most shops within the the CBD remained open ahead of Saba Saba processions on July 7, 2023.
Most shops within the the CBD remained open ahead of Saba Saba processions on July 7, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

The was general normalcy in Nairobi CBD as most shops were open as the country geared up for Saba Saba Day.

However, some people started protesting in some parts of the town.

Buses and matatus were seen ferrying people in and out of the CBD.

Most shops within the the CBD remained open ahead of Saba Saba processions on July 7, 2023.
Most shops within the the CBD remained open ahead of Saba Saba processions on July 7, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

Police on Friday declared they had allowed organisers of the Saba Saba meeting at Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi to go ahead with their plans.

Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei said they had allowed the organisers of the events to hold the meetings at Kamukunji Grounds only and not in the Central Business District.

Kenyans go about their business in Nairobi CBD ahead of of Saba Saba day protest on July 7, 2023.
Kenyans go about their business in Nairobi CBD ahead of of Saba Saba day protest on July 7, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Matatus in operation ahead of of Saba Saba day protest on July 7, 2023.
Matatus in operation ahead of of Saba Saba day protest on July 7, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Shops remains closed in Nairobi CBD ahead of Saba Saba day protest.
Shops remains closed in Nairobi CBD ahead of Saba Saba day protest.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
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