Across major urban centers in Kenya, a palpable sense of anticipation and heightened security measures characterized the situation ahead of today's planned Saba Saba demonstrations.

While Nairobi experienced extensive roadblocks and heavy police deployment on all major routes leading into the Central Business District, similar, albeit varying, levels of preparedness were observed in other towns.

For instance, reports indicated that major businesses in Kenya’s newest city, Eldoret remain closed with limited activities going on.

Here are the pictures showing the situation in Eldoret City:

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Sections of businesses remain shut in Eldoret CBD amid fears of Saba Saba protests.// Mathews Ndanyi


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Sections of businesses remain shut in Eldoret CBD amid fears of Saba Saba protests.// Mathews Ndanyi


Sections of businesses remain shut in Eldoret CBD amid fears of Saba Saba protests.// Mathews Ndanyi


Sections of businesses remain shut in Eldoret CBD amid fears of Saba Saba protests.// Mathews Ndanyi


Sections of businesses remain shut in Eldoret CBD amid fears of Saba Saba protests.// Mathews Ndanyi


Saba Saba, meaning "Seven Seven" in Swahili, holds profound historical significance in Kenya, commemorating the seminal pro-democracy demonstrations that took place on July 7, 1990.

On that day, ordinary Kenyans bravely defied the then-ruling KANU party and President Daniel Moi's one-party authoritarian regime, demanding the reintroduction of multi-party democracy