Caption for the landscape image: Saba Saba: Protesters engage police in running battles in Nyeri, Murang'a, Embu and Meru Monday, July 07, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Protesters barricade a section of the Nyeri-Nairobi highway in Karatina town, Nyeri County, during the Saba Saba protests. Photo credit: Joseph Kanyi | Nation Media Group By Nation Team Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: Schools suspended learning as youths barricaded the main Karatina–Nairobi highway.Demonstrators responded by pelting the officers with stones, leading to fierce street battles. Karatina town, the epicentre of protests in Nyeri County, came to a standstill as early as 7am on Monday ahead of the 35th Saba Saba celebrations. Businesses, including banks and transport in and out of the town, were paralised. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. From ‘she was drunk’ to ‘why didn’t she report?’: The myths around rape Rape myths create unrealistic expectations about how survivors should behave and can make sexual violence harder to report and prosecute. Trump: Men arrested at UK airbase used by US were looking to do 'big damage' Police arrested five men for suspected explosives offences following a tip-off. PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition The "careful consideration" puts DCP at odds with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the coalition’s convener. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. Recommended for you PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
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From ‘she was drunk’ to ‘why didn’t she report?’: The myths around rape Rape myths create unrealistic expectations about how survivors should behave and can make sexual violence harder to report and prosecute.
Trump: Men arrested at UK airbase used by US were looking to do 'big damage' Police arrested five men for suspected explosives offences following a tip-off.
PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition The "careful consideration" puts DCP at odds with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the coalition’s convener.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
