KNCHR records 31 deaths, 107 injured in Saba Saba protests

In a statement, KNCHR Vice-Chairperson Dr. Raymond Nyeris confirmed that by 7:00 pm, the Commission had documented two cases of enforced disappearances and 532 overall arrests. 

KNCHR condemned the violation of human rights, citing that all responsible parties, including the police, civilians and all other stakeholders, must be held accountable. 

"We once again send our message of condolence to those who lost their loved ones and wish a quick recovery to those nursing injuries," the statement read in part. 

The protests, held to commemorate the historic 1990 Saba Saba pro-democracy movement, saw violent clashes between protesters and the police. 

Major roads and access points, particularly in Nairobi, were blocked by police barricades, limiting movement and access to critical services. 

This year's anniversary came amid growing public disaffection against President William Ruto’s regime over the rising cost of living and a spate of police crackdowns on government critics and street protests, many of which have resulted in deaths and injuries.