The National Alternative Alliance held a press conference in Nairobi today to address the public on the upcoming Saba Saba Day demonstrations, scheduled for Monday. Led by activist Anold Maliba, the alliance confirmed that the protests will proceed as planned despite any potential challenges.
Anold Maliba the party leader of NAA emphasized that the demonstrations will go on, citing ongoing grievances that necessitate continued public action. The protests are expected to draw significant attention to the alliance's demands, with Maliba calling on citizens to remain peaceful and united in their pursuit of justice and accountability.
The alliance urged Kenyans to participate actively in the demonstrations, emphasizing the importance of collective action in bringing about change. "We need to stand together and voice our demands," Maliba said. "The time for action is now."Maliba said the president has alternative to adrress some of the low hanging fruits to calm the rising political temperatures Including conduct elections on the youth council to elect new youth leaders, addressing the expensive SHA health cover , buying new military equipments instead of the 104 billion health scam and addressing the never ending statehouse renovations that continue to swallow public money.
The announcement has sparked varied reactions from the public, with some expressing support for the demonstrations and others voicing concerns about potential disruptions. As Saba Saba Day approaches, the city is bracing for possible protests and heightened security measures.This comes amid the Genz z push for change in governance through protests which has seen the government continued abductions and extra judicial killings been castigated.
There has been no official statement from the government regarding the planned demonstrations. However, security agencies are expected to take measures to ensure public safety and order during the protests.
The Saba Saba Day demonstrations are anticipated to be a significant historical event, drawing attention to the issues championed by the National Alternative Alliance. With the protests set to go ahead as planned, the city is preparing for a potentially busy Monday even as Maloba called on the president to end the RSF scandal which has seen Kenyan diplomatic ties and Sudan strained.
