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Kathiani MP Robert Mbui has accused the government of using heavy-handed tactics to suppress the Saba Saba protests, alleging that roadblocks set up across the country are meant to intimidate citizens and project State authority.
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Speaking to Citizen TV on Monday, Mbui criticized the deployment of police, saying it reflects both intimidation and disorganization within the government.
“This is purely intimidation. Setting up roadblocks is their way of flexing power and sending a message to the people,” said the legislator.
Mbui further highlighted contradictions within government ranks, pointing out that while the Public Service Cabinet Secretary urged all civil servants to report to work, the Interior Ministry was simultaneously restricting access to the city through road closures.
“This administration keeps sabotaging itself. On one hand, they expect people at work, on the other, roads are blocked — it’s hard to tell what exactly they’re planning,” he remarked.
By 4:00 a.m. Monday, police had already barricaded major roads leading into Nairobi, leaving many motorists stranded or forcing them to turn back.
With public transport crippled, many city residents had no choice but to walk long distances to their workplaces.
The widespread disruptions have drawn public outrage, with critics condemning the State’s actions as unlawful and counterproductive.
The situation unfolds amid debate over the controversial Public Order (Amendment) Bill, sponsored by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, which seeks to introduce new restrictions on where protests can be held.
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While some lawmakers support the proposed changes, others argue that it undermines constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.
Meanwhile, Kenyan youth have sustained anti-government demonstrations since mid-June, demanding accountability, better governance, and an end to police brutality.
