Every year on July 7, Kenya proudly celebrates Saba Saba Day, a date that has transformed from a prohibited pro-democracy rally into a powerful symbol of resistance, constitutional reform, and citizen activism.Thirty-six years after the initial protests shook the foundation of President Daniel arap Moi’s one-party government, Saba Saba continues
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ODM Urges Gen Z to Choose Ballot Over Protests Ahead of 2027 Election
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) encourages Gen Z and all Kenyans to transition from street protests to the ballot box, emphasizing that true political change arises from peaceful and constitutional actions as we approach the 2027 General Election.In a statement released on June 26, ODM praised Kenyans for their restraint
Wamalwa Demands End to Intimidation of 2024 Protest Victims’ Families
Eugene Wamalwa, leader of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), has called on the government to stop intimidating families of victims from the 2024 anti-government protests. He urges authorities to allow Kenyans to honor those who lost their lives peacefully.After meeting with victim families as part of the United