Kenyans react to Saba Saba with fear, defiance and calls for justice

Kenyans marked Saba Saba Day amidst heavy police presence and protest bans, highlighting ongoing frustrations with corruption and the cost of living. Activists used the anniversary to call for justice regarding alleged extrajudicial killings and the unfinished democratic goals of the 1990 movement.
Heavy police deployments and protest bans marked this year's Saba Saba Day in Kenya, but many citizens say the anniversary remains a powerful symbol of the country's unfinished democratic journey. While fear kept crowds small, activists insisted the fight for justice is far from over.
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