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12:35 pm - Mombasa Deputy County Commissioner Kalume Kashuru applauds residents for conducting peaceful Saba Saba protests, says they upheld the law and notes the march successfully delivered its message.
12:30 pm - Jogoo road. City stadium rounderbout, road closed
12:17 pm - Security operations are on high alert across Nairobi, with anti-riot units patrolling hotspots including the Kenya National Archives, Jevanjee Gardens, City Market, Moi Avenue and other CBD areas, most businesses remain shut. Two protesters were arrested on Harambee Avenue, and heavy police presence was also reported in Embu.
12:13 pm - Security officers in Mombasa escorted demonstrators during the Saba Saba Day commemorations as protesters marched peacefully through parts of the city under heightened security
11:45 am -Police have arrested several protesters in Nairobi CBD as Saba Saba protests intensify.
11:44am - Commuters stranded as matatus remain parked in Ruiru
11:30 am - Only private vehicles allowed on Thika Road as PSV access is restricted
11:22 am - Police set up a roadblock along Namanga Road in Kitengela as the situation remains calm
11:12 am : Heavy police presence at Mapembeni area along Moi Avenue, Mombasa
10:53 am - Business activity in Nairobi CBD remains largely subdued, with most shops staying closed as heightened security measures and anticipation of Saba Saba commemoration protests keep both traders and customers away from the city.
10:52 am - Heavy police presence in Kangemi as second police roadblock is set up on Waiyaki Way.
Motorists blocked from accessing Nairobi CBD.
10:50 am - Traffic disrupted on Kiambu Road after matatus were turned back at AAR, leaving many commuters stranded and forcing others to walk or seek alternative transport.
10:33 am - Kisumu CBD remains calm as normal business and traffic continue ahead of Saba Saba commemoration.
10:32 am - Hundreds of Kenyans stranded at Kimbo in Ruiru after police diverted matatus from accessing Nairobi ahead of the anticipated Saba Saba demonstrations
10:31 am - Police have expanded security operations across Nairobi, with additional roadblocks and vehicle inspections reported along Waiyaki Way, Thika Road, Pangani Interchange, Airport North Road, and around Parliament Buildings, where access remains restricted. Traffic congestion continues to build along Thika Road from Kimbo towards Kenyatta Road as vehicles are turned back from entering Nairobi, while anti-riot police patrols have also been reported in Eldoret.
10:30 am - Contrary to what has been happening on every Saba Saba day Kisumu city is calm and traders are going on with their business as usual.
10:28am - Githurai calm under heavy police presence as matatu shortage strands commuters on Saba Saba day
10:22 am - Hundreds of commuters stranded along Jogoo Road as police block access to Nairobi CBD at City Stadium Roundabout.
10:20am - Parliament road barricaded with barbed wire with a contingent of police officers keeping guard
10:00 am - Heavy police presence in Embu town
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9:45am - Commuters in Nairobi forced to walk long distances after matatus were blocked from accessing Nairobi CBD
9:42 am - Heavy traffic gridlock formed at Kimbo, Ruiru, following police roadblocks and restricted matatu movement ahead of the anticipated Saba Saba demonstrations.
9:40 am - Police heighten security at Parliament
9:00am - Most businesses in Nairobi CBD remained closed ahead of the rumored Saba Saba protests
8:54 am - Police Seal Off Kimbo as Motorists Are Turned Back and Massive Gridlock Spirals Out of Control
8:20 am - Transport Disruptions Leave City Stadium Packed With Stranded Commuters
8:07 am- Kenyans experience huge traffic jams early in the morning as police install roadblocks on Thika Road, Jogoo Road, and Lang'ata Road
8:10 am - Allsops traffic building up
8:06 am - Additional police checkpoints have been established along Mombasa Road near Nyayo Stadium and Langata Road, while police at the City Stadium checkpoint are restricting public service vehicles from accessing Nairobi CBD. As of 8:00 AM, transport and business operations in other major towns and cities across the country remain normal, with no significant disruptions reported.
8:05 am - Commuters at rounda , Kariobangi say movement has been badly affected on Saba saba day
8:04 am - Jogoo Road is blocked, with no vehicles permitted into the CBD as Saba Saba demonstrations are expected.
8:02 am - Police road block access to town at city stadium. People walking to town.
8:01 am - Commuters in githurai 45 stranded
8:00am - Police have mounted roadblocks along Thika Road in Juja ahead of the anticipated Saba Saba demonstrations, causing heavy traffic and forcing many public service vehicles on the Thika–Nairobi route to turn back. Heavy police presence along Thika Road, highway closed at Kimbo and vehicles heading to Nairobi being turned back.
Kenya Police have implemented enhanced checkpoints and roadblocks across multiple major roads leading into and within Nairobi CBD in anticipation of Saba Saba commemorations. Public service vehicles (matatus) are largely being turned away from the city centre, while private vehicles face screening.
Today is the anniversary of Saba Saba day, a day in memory of Kenyans coming togetther against oppression and dictatorship.