The origin of Saba Saba

Saba Saba, meaning "Seven Seven" in Kiswahili, refers to July 7, 1990, a pivotal date in Kenya’s struggle for multi-party democracy.

On that day, opposition leaders called for nationwide protests demanding political reforms. Key figures included Kenneth Matiba, Charles Rubia, and Raila Odinga.

The government responded with arrests and violent crackdowns on demonstrators.

The protests sparked a national movement that pressured the government to repeal Section 2A of the Constitution.

This led to the reintroduction of multi-party democracy in 1991.