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Mombasa streets deserted as Saba Saba fears keep PSV operators away

Most of the roads were largely empty with a few tuktuks and boda bodas seen on the roads

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by BRIAN OTIENO

News07 July 2025 - 11:01
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In Summary


  • There was a heavy presence of police on major streets in Mombasa.
  • However, it is largely expected that Mombasa's demonstrations, if there will be will be minimal.

Closed shops and an empty street at the intersection of Moi Avenue, Nkrumah Road, Dogo Road and Nyerere Avenue as the country marks Saba Saba Day on July 7, 2025/BRIAN OTIENO






Public Service Vehicles in Mombasa in Mombasa largely kept off the road on Monday for fear of the potential chaos during the Saba Saba demonstrations.

Most of the roads were largely empty with a few tuktuks and boda bodas seen on the roads, except for the occasional matatu.

Public and private schools, especially those in the CBD, also directed learners to stay at home.

Bradley Ouna, the Concerned Citizens Kenya convenor, was summoned by the DCI to appear before them on Monday at 11 am.

However, the DCI in Mombasa called him this morning and postponed the summons to Thursday.

"They called this morning saying I should appear on Thursday and not today," Ouna told the Star.

He was on Saturday grilled for six hours over the planned Saba Saba demonstrations in Mombasa on Monday. He was accused of radicalizing the youth in Mombasa.

He denied the accusations.

There was a heavy presence of police on major streets in Mombasa.

However, it is largely expected that Mombasa's demonstrations, if there will be will be minimal.

This is because the main organizers including Ouna and Muhuri rapid response officer Francis Auma have indicated they will not be part of the demos.

Kuna told the Star he was warned against being seen on the streets during the Saba Saba demonstrations.

Auma is in a meeting with American lecturers from US universities who are in Mombasa over the Shakahola debacle.

"I will be with our guests up to Wednesday. I won't be part of the demos," Auma said.

Most shops in the CBD are closed. The streets are largely empty, with police patrols the main

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