At least 10 people have been killed and 29 others injured across various counties during the Saba Saba Day commemoration. In a statement on Monday, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), vice-chairperson Raymond Nyeris, reported two cases of abduction and 37 arbitrary arrests across 17 counties.
The Commission also noted that police had blocked major roads and access points to key towns, particularly in Nairobi, thereby restricting people's movements. Additional roadblocks were reported in Kiambu, Meru, Kisii, Nyeri, Nakuru, and Embu.
These blockades prevented many individuals from reaching their workplaces, despite a directive issued by Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku, requiring all government employees to report to work without fail.
Many businesses nationwide remained closed due to fears of looting and destruction. However, incidents of looting were reported in six counties, and the Kerugoya Central CDF office was set on fire by suspected criminals. Education was disrupted across the country, as most schools and educational institutions remained closed.
