Saba-Saba People's March

Nairobi, Kenya – A riot police officer restrains a protester during the Saba Saba People’s March, an anti-government demonstration marking 7 July 1990—known locally as Saba Saba (Seven Seven). This annual commemoration recalls the day when Kenyans courageously took to the streets demanding a return to multi-party democracy after years of authoritarian rule under then-President Daniel Arap Moi. The protests in Nairobi on Sunday drew crowds angry over rising living costs, new taxes, and allegations of government corruption, underlining the enduring power of Saba Saba as a symbol of Kenya’s democratic struggle. (Photograph: Monicah Mwangi/Reuters)