- During Saba Saba Day, hundreds of Kenyans shouted “Ruto must go” as the names of those killed in the protests were read aloud
- The event, drawing hundreds of youths, mirrored the fervor of the June 25 protests and witnessed perfomances from some of the countries top singers like Bien and Khaligraph Jones
- Videos showed attendees dressed in black, honoring over 25 fallen protestors with solemn chants, planting white crosses at Uhuru park to remember their young lives
The names of all those who died in the anti-finance bill protests were read aloud, and hundreds of Kenyans fervently shouted “Ruto must go” during a unique Saba Saba Day ceremony honoring the fallen.
The event, publicized on social media, surprisingly drew hundreds of Kenyan youths, mirroring the turnout of the June 25 protests.
Follow our Facebook page for more updates:
Videos from the July 7 event show Kenyans, mostly dressed in black, paying tribute to the over 25 people killed by police during the protests.
The names Emmanuel Gigs Santa, Joshua Ombati, Clifton Mwobari, Kelvin Madanga, Chris Gitonga, 12-year-old Kennedy Onyango, Kelvin Mbawasi, Peace Kigongi, Kelvin Chege, Erickson Mutisia, and others were called out, with Kenyans shouting back in honor of their fight for the country.
Must Read:
1: President Ruto Faces Angry Youth in Online Debate Over Police Brutality, Bad Leadership
2: Mike Sonko Warns Charlene Ruto Against Commenting on Recent Political Unrest: “Achia Baba Yako”
The event began with a somber singing of the national anthem and featured heated performances from musicians like Sanaipei Tande and Bien.
Many attendees wore headgear in the colors of the Kenyan flag, while others tied bandanas of the flag on their faces.
Follow our Facebook page for more updates:
The occasion starkly contrasted with any gains President Ruto might have made from his X Space with Kenyan youth, where his supporters argued he had cleared himself with the angry youth.
At the event, the DJ was taken aback when the crowd shouted “Ruto must go” instead of the “Viva” he prompted when calling out each name.
This event follows days of social media backlash against the government’s perceived silence on police brutality during the protests.
