Shop owners around Kamkunji have formed security groups to guard their businesses during Saba Saba Day events. The traders worry about thieves and troublemakers even though police patrol the area. Kamkunji Grounds hosted the first Saba Saba rally back in 1990 and remains important to Kenya's fight for democracy. The historic day remembers July 7, 1990 protests that pushed the country toward multiple political parties. Young Kenyans use this day to complain about expensive living costs and government problems.
Local business people created community patrols after hearing former Prime Minister Raila While would attend ceremonies at Kamkunji. Shituma Kimani works as a trader and says his community has suffered enough losses. He believes people should protest without stealing or attacking others. Kimani thinks the day has good meaning but criminals use these gatherings to cause trouble. The trader group wears bright safety jackets to stand out from protesters and regular people walking around.
Bernard Mwangi leads the Gikomba Business Community and shares the same worries about changing protests. He says criminals have mixed with real protesters and caused huge losses for shop owners. Mwangi wants his community ready for whatever happens this year. The business leaders ask protesters to stay peaceful and remember that Saba Saba was about fighting for fair treatment. Kimani tells angry citizens to register as voters and wait for 2027 elections instead of destroying property.
Local business people created community patrols after hearing former Prime Minister Raila While would attend ceremonies at Kamkunji. Shituma Kimani works as a trader and says his community has suffered enough losses. He believes people should protest without stealing or attacking others. Kimani thinks the day has good meaning but criminals use these gatherings to cause trouble. The trader group wears bright safety jackets to stand out from protesters and regular people walking around.
Bernard Mwangi leads the Gikomba Business Community and shares the same worries about changing protests. He says criminals have mixed with real protesters and caused huge losses for shop owners. Mwangi wants his community ready for whatever happens this year. The business leaders ask protesters to stay peaceful and remember that Saba Saba was about fighting for fair treatment. Kimani tells angry citizens to register as voters and wait for 2027 elections instead of destroying property.
