Kenyan riot police launched tear gas canisters to break up crowds during the "Saba Saba People's March" in Nakuru, part of a wave of nationwide demonstrations criticizing the government. The protests coincided with the 35th anniversary of Kenya's historic pro-democracy movement, drawing citizens to the streets in remembrance and resistance. What began as a symbolic march soon turned chaotic, with law enforcement resorting to force to control the swelling unrest.

In Nairobi and other cities, tensions flared as demonstrators clashed with heavily armed police. Rights groups reported at least 10 deaths and dozens of injuries across the country, while the official police statement claimed 11 fatalities. The recent death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody has intensified public outrage, with many accusing the state of silencing dissent. Last month, Kenya’s interior minister described the protests as acts of terrorism—a statement that has only deepened mistrust between the government and its people.