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. Ruto’s Gusii tour set against backdrop of Matiang’i-Gachagua political fight The president faces a politically charged reception. Climate change burden falls heaviest on women Women disproportionately shoulder the burden of food and water insecurity. Congo: US minerals deal should be judged by projects, not signed deals Washington and Kinshasa signed the strategic minerals partnership in 2025. PREMIUM Lawyer challenges the two-month rule denying new workers paid sick leave 'It is cruel, torturous, and inhuman to compel a sick person to work.' How a political slogan nearly cost Woman Rep aspirant her life What began as a peaceful funeral service turned into a nightmare for Linda Ogweno after she was attacked by a machete-wielding mob over conflicting political slogans . Recommended for you PREMIUM Lawyer challenges the two-month rule denying new workers paid sick leave PREMIUM Diplomatic passports: MPs demand equal treatment for constitutional offices PREMIUM End of the road for shisha? Bill proposes jail term, Sh5m fine as rules change PREMIUM Promoted but stuck: Junior school teachers’ dilemma 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 Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine. Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation. PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
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PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
