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Kenyan Security Forces Kill 31 in Saba Saba Day Crackdown
KENYA, JUL 7 – The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights confirmed 10 deaths and 29 injuries amid protests over police brutality, corruption, and economic issues marking the 35th Saba Saba anniversary.
- Kenyan anti-riot police clashed with demonstrators during July 7, 2025, Saba Saba Day protests in Nairobi, killing at least 10 and arresting over 500 people.
- The protests erupted amid widespread youth unrest sparked by demands for police accountability following a blogger's death in custody last month.
- Protesters erected burning barricades and faced heavy police presence, while clashes occurred in 20 counties, with reports of excessive force and blocked roads disrupting daily life.
- The United Nations called for an independent probe into police killings, stating that those responsible must be held to account and offering support to Kenyan authorities.
- Opposition leader Odinga condemned state violence and proposed an Inter-Generational National Conclave to address issues including unemployment, corruption, and police brutality amid ongoing unrest.
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