Saba Saba protests in pictures

Back to sender: An Azimio la Umoja supporter picks a teargas canister before hurling it back to the police during Saba Saba protests on July 7, 2023. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Police officers in Migori ahead of Saba Saba protests called by opposition leader Raila Odinga over punitive taxes and high cost of living. [Kaleb Kingwara, Standard]

Several roadblocks have been mounted at strategic points to take action on the protesters who will attempt to access the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).

Empty parking lots in Nairobi CBD.[Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

In Kisumu, residents began the anti-government protests along major roads, chanting and raising placards against the high cost of living.

Demonstrators in Kondele. [Clinton Ambujo, Standard]

An overview of the Kisumu CBD showed business premises shut for fear of incurring losses.

Protesters light bonfires in Homa Bay town. [James Omoro, Standard]

It is not any different in Bondo town, Siaya, as businesses remain closed with a few shops opening in the midst of the protests.

Police disperse protesters in Migori.[Caleb Kingwara]

Nairobi CBD is calm as hawkers are seen selling clothes along Tom Mboya Street. (Wilberforce Okwiri)

However, there are some parts of the country that have remained calm and free from the protests including Kitale and Murang'a towns.

Business activities in Kitale town are ongoing.[Osinde Obare, Standard]