Like other protests, police unleashed brute force to protesters marking Saba Saba Day across the country, while exercising their democratic right. With razor wires erected at State House, Parliament and other key roads.
The road blocks in at main entry points to Nairobi CBD. According to KNCHR, over 10 deaths were reported with 27 injured across the 17 counties where protests were held.
People Daily: Murderous Regime! Over 30 hospitalized with bullet wounds, as the country’s capital remains deserted, empty streets and businesses closed as Kenyans turned up for Saba Saba Day anniversary. While the city turns chaotic and into a death pool, President William Ruto remained silent and drummed up support for his plan to build mega church.
The paper also highlights how the country is at the verge of missing the 2027 election, with IEBC demanding billions for rent and update to voter registration data.
Taifa Leo: Ghost City, pool of blood, as opposition leaders go missing during Saba Saba Day. The day filled with darkness witnessed in the country. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki pleaded with Kenyans to allow room for dialogue and peaceful ways to solve issues.
While protests went on, counties in Nyanza region with exemption of Kisii, went silent unusual scene from them, with businesses going on as usual.
Business Daily: Shutdown witnessed in 17 counties with KSh 18 billion DDP, as police blocked major roads and entry points in the counties, disrupting movement and businesses a better part of the day. Youths were locked out the city, with scattered protests happening outside, as six counties witnessed looting and destruction of property.
Ranch wrangles halt Devki tycoon’s iron ore mine plan. A storm is brewing over the allocation of iron-ore rich-land to Devki Steels Mill at Kishushe Ranch in Taita Taveta County, as management wrangles escalate.
The Star: MCAs, County Chiefs splash millions of money in Dubai, the paper highlights top spenders on foreign travels for the past nine month according to a report by Auditor General. The Star further delves into how Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi tackled the constant witnessed blackouts in the country.
Daily Nation: ODM leader Raila Odinga proposed four conclaves and intergenerational dialogue to end the current hatred between the police and Gen Zs, as he condemned the use of brutal force by officers during the commemoration of the historical Saba Saba Day.
