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Thirty-five years ago, around this time, the wheels of Kenya’s push for multi-party democracy began to turn, set in motion by the arrest of prominent opposition figures. Charles Rubia, Kenneth Matiba, and Raila Odinga were detained just days before the historic saba saba rally, a demonstration that began in violence but paved the way for the return of multi-party politics in post-independent Kenya. Brenda Wanga begins our special coverage on the spirit of saba saba — a journey through the struggle, the sacrifice, and the lasting legacy of this defining moment in our history.
‘SABA SABA’ SPIRIT: Recalling The Journey Of Reforms And Democracy
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