The atmosphere on Thika Road remained tense after stones were thrown at a moving bus, allegedly wounding one of its passengers.
Hapa Thika road a little bit past Survey wameturushia jiwe kwa gari broo….The window broke, the guy on the window got hit …I can’t stop shaking! pic.twitter.com/gzKfX8V7pt
— 🦋 (@yourgirlJEJE) July 7, 2023
In some parts of the highway, protesters resorted to lighting tires forcing vehicles to look for alternative routes.
Did you read this?
If you are on your way to Nairobi CBD and you plan using Thika Road, Rudi tu ulale. The #Maandamano to Kamukunji zimeanza and they have blocked the highway. #SabaSabaMarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/w0lkKbV7Sy
— Ni Hulius! (@Hulius_) July 7, 2023
Azimio la Umoja leaders had called on their supporters to join them in the rally of their lives today at the kamukunji grounds. The opposition calls for the government to address the high cost of living.
Addressing the media at Nairobi's Kamukunji Grounds, where Opposition leader Raila Odinga would organize the significant rally, Azimio leaders asked their followers to arrive as early as 4.30 a.m.
"You are all aware that Saba Saba is a momentous occasion. So, starting tomorrow, we will begin writing a new chapter in the history of this venue, led by Raila Odinga. We invite all Kenyans from all walks of life to arrive as early as 4.30 a.m... "We will conduct a very peaceful meeting," Makongeni MCA Peter Imwatok remarked.
