Schools To Close On Monday Over Saba Saba Day Protests
Several educational institutions have recommended that their students stay at home on Monday, July 7, due to fears about the Saba Saba protests.
At least 20 schools have sent a communique to parents, encouraging them to allow their children to stay at home as a precaution.
One communique from a renowned private school read, “To ensure that learning continues uninterrupted, our teachers will prepare adequate academic work for your child, aligned to their regular timetable. This work is aimed at reinforcing key concepts and helping the students prepare for the upcoming End of Term Examinations.”
Another one read, “This closure is due to the prevailing uncertainties surrounding the day, particularly with respect to safety concerns. It is purely a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone.”
🚨 BREAKING: REGIS RUNDA ACADEMY SUSPENDS PHYSICAL CLASSES OVER SABA SABA PROTESTS #77NiNumbers pic.twitter.com/JDijLCwHFY
— Cyprian, Is Nyakundi (@C_NyaKundiH) July 5, 2025
St. Mary's Sportsview Academy in Kasarani, Nairobi confirms that there will be no school on Monday over anticipated #SabaSaba2025 protests. #77NiNumbers pic.twitter.com/ov7rwUOCgU
— Cyprian, Is Nyakundi (@C_NyaKundiH) July 5, 2025
Most school notifications indicate that students are urged to resume their regular activities on Tuesday, July 8.
Notably, several of the schools that asked students to stay at home on Monday were either located in residential neighborhoods along Thika Road or had school buses that travel that route.
Thika Road was a hotspot during the most recent wave of protests, on June 25, when hundreds of boisterous youngsters blocked the main roadway for hours with stones and bonfires.
One parent went on to say that, while other schools had not provided any information, many parents were considering keeping their children at home as a precaution.
“Usually, when the protests are there, they release them early from school. But I could choose to keep mine at home tomorrow. We’ll see,” the parent revealed.
Saba Saba Day is held on July 7 of each year in Kenya and commemorates the day when Kenyans marched to the streets to demand free elections and the acceptance of multiparty democracy in Kenya.
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While there have been conflicting feelings regarding this year’s Saba Saba memorial, some figures have come out to call for peace among protestors, while authorities have been encouraged to maintain caution.
Regarding whether July 7 was a holiday, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku urged all public employees to return to work on Monday.
Speaking at a church service in Embu County attended by President William Ruto, Ruku warned that any civil servant who fails to return for duty on Monday would face severe consequences.
Meanwhile, the Association of County Students Association Presidents—Kenya (ACSAPK) has requested President William Ruto to hold a national forum with youth to address their concerns.
Schools To Close On Monday Over Saba Saba Day Protests
