The National Police Service (NPS) issued a strong warning on Sunday night regarding the conduct of the planned Saba Saba Day protests, which have already brought parts of the country to a near standstill this Monday morning, July 7, 2025.<\/p>\n
In a statement signed by police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the NPS declared that armed protesters would be dealt with according to the law, should they be found with weapons. They also cautioned against attempts to breach protected government installations or restricted areas like Parliament and State House, stating that such actions violate The Protected Areas Act and would “attract immediate legal action.”<\/p>\n
The NPS specifically addressed concerns stemming from previous incidents of vandalism and looting witnessed in Nairobi and other towns.<\/span> They warned that<\/p>\n “Looting, vandalism of any form and destruction of property, blocking roads, or even incitement to violence under the guise of protests shall not be tolerated. Such acts are criminal and shall be met with lawful action by security agencies.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The public was also cautioned against provoking police officers who are lawfully carrying out their duties. Conversely, police officers were urged to maintain professionalism to safeguard the NPS’s reputation amidst recent claims of brutality. The statement reassured Kenyans that police would protect lives and property despite the prevailing tensions.<\/p>\n Despite the NPS’s warnings, Nairobi commuters faced significant disruption this Monday morning as extensive police roadblocks brought major city roads to a standstill. Thousands attempting to reach the Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas found their journeys severely hampered, leading to widespread delays and frustration.<\/p>\n This police action unfolded despite a court order explicitly prohibiting the erection of such roadblocks ahead of the planned protests. Roads particularly affected by the early morning lockdown included sections of <\/span>Thika Road<\/span> at Roysambu, Kasarani, and Guri Nanak; <\/span>Mombasa Road<\/span> at GM and Bunyala Roundabouts; and the <\/span>Eastern Bypass<\/span> at 75 Roundabout, among other key arteries.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The National Police Service (NPS) issued a strong warning on Sunday night regarding the conduct of the planned Saba Saba Day protests, which have already brought parts of the country to a near standstill this Monday morning, July 7, 2025. In a statement signed by police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the NPS declared that armed protesters […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6073,"featured_media":185705,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[310],"tags":[138555],"class_list":["post-227906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-protests-news"],"yoast_head":"\nNairobi Commute Paralyzed Despite Court Order<\/h3>\n