Kenya's human rights watchdog delivered devastating news about the deadly Saba Saba demonstrations that rocked the country on July 7, 2025. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights counted 38 bodies from the violent clashes between protesters and security forces. Another 130 victims remain hospitalized or recuperating at home from serious injuries sustained during the chaos. The commission continues tracking rights abuses while helping grieving families navigate the complex postmortem process. Multiple organizations including the Independent Policing and Oversight Authority work alongside KNCHR to investigate each death.
Kiambu County suffered the heaviest losses with eight fatalities, while Nairobi and Kajiado each recorded six...