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In the aftermath of the violent Saba Saba protests on July 7, 2025, which resulted in at least 11 deaths and 63 injuries, the National Police Service has issued a formal call for public assistance in identifying the criminal elements responsible for infiltrating the demonstrations. The violence, which took place across multiple counties, has left the country grappling with both grief and growing concern over the breakdown of law and order during what was intended to be a peaceful day of protest.
The National Police Service has acknowledged that, in addition to the lawful protestors, armed criminal gangs and unidentified individuals were responsible for much of the brutality, including violent attacks on demonstrators and bystanders. These perpetrators, who had infiltrated the protests under the guise of civil unrest, reportedly engaged in looting, arson, and assaults on citizens and law enforcement officers alike.
In a statement released shortly after the violence subsided, the National Police Service urgently appealed to the public to provide any relevant information about the goons who contributed to the mayhem. The police have emphasized that public cooperation is vital in holding these individuals accountable, and they have assured citizens that all tips will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
“The safety of every Kenyan citizen is our priority, and we remain committed to ensuring that those responsible for these heinous acts face the full force of the law,” stated the National Police Service. They encouraged citizens to report any sightings, actions, or affiliations of the suspected criminals to their nearest police station. This initiative is part of the broader effort to restore order and rebuild public trust in the nation's security agencies.
While the protests were initially sparked by economic and political grievances, the violence that ensued has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness and impartiality of the police response. Several reports indicated that police officers were seen engaging in heavy-handed tactics, sometimes in collusion with armed gangs, to quell the unrest.
The ongoing investigations are expected to examine not only the involvement of the criminal gangs but also the role of law enforcement officers who may have acted beyond their mandates during the protests. The police have stated that they are investigating all reports of misconduct, including the allegations of police officers working with criminal elements to escalate the violence.
The violence on Saba Saba 2025 has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations, with many calling for an independent investigation into the actions of both police officers and criminal gangs. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has demanded that all perpetrators be swiftly brought to justice, urging the government to uphold the constitutional right to peaceful protest and ensure that such events do not spiral into unchecked violence in the future.
As the National Police Service continues to gather evidence and interview witnesses, the public remains hopeful that swift action will be taken to bring those responsible to justice and to ensure that future protests are handled in a way that respects citizens’ rights and maintains public order.
In the face of escalating violence, the National Police Service’s appeal is a crucial step toward ensuring accountability. The public’s role in this process cannot be overstated, as cooperation between citizens and law enforcement will be key to identifying those behind the atrocities that marred the Saba Saba protests.
With tensions still high and political unrest simmering, it remains to be seen how the government will address both the immediate aftermath and the broader implications of the Saba Saba crisis. What is clear, however, is that Kenya's path forward depends on a unified effort to restore peace, uphold the rule of law, and bring justice to the victims of this tragic day.
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