‘Saba Saba Goons Not From Kajiado!’ – Governor Lenku Claims
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has criticized the violence and devastation seen during the Saba Saba protests on Monday, claiming that the perpetrators were not from the county.
Speaking at Kitengela Sub-County Hospital on Tuesday, Lenku stated that the people of Kajiado are known for peaceful cohabitation and should not be identified with the turmoil.
“Kajiado residents are generally peaceful communities,” Lenku said.
“What we saw sends a worrying message that it is no longer about people seeking their rights or engaging in lawful picketing and demonstrations, but rather about individuals with ill intentions.”
According to the governor, a gang stormed Kitengela Sub-County Hospital with the body of a 21-year-old man who was tragically shot during the protests.
According to Lenku, the group allegedly assaulted hospital staff and damaged property, including many glass panes, in an attempt to force their way inside.
“I am here as the governor of Kajiado County to strongly condemn the unfortunate situation where individuals who were supposedly demonstrating peacefully became chaotic and damaged parts of the hospital,” he stated.
Lenku voiced alarm about similar instances in Kitengela, Kiserian, and Ngong, where shops and government buildings were allegedly vandalized.
He claimed that despite what he described as significant provocation, many residents remained calm.
“We cannot continue to watch as people’s businesses and public facilities are vandalized and destroyed,” Lenku said.
“County offices in Kiserian were also affected. We urge citizens to cooperate with the police to ensure that such actions do not take root in our society.”
He went on to say that Kajiado has a long history of harmony, with people of many backgrounds living in peace.
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“As Kajiado residents, we are deeply unhappy with what happened,” the governor said.
“Moving forward, we will work closely with law enforcement to secure our facilities and protect our people.”
Dr. Ahmed Idris, Secretary General of the Kenya Red Cross, together with NEC member Solomon Letangule, met with H.E. Governor Joseph Ole Lenku in Kajiado to strengthen collaboration on community resilience.
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) July 8, 2025
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Lenku noted that those who clashed with police during the events were not peaceful protestors, but rather those acting outside the law and possibly from outside the country.
“We will not tolerate such actions in Kajiado. I commend our residents for exercising restraint and thank our health staff for bravely attending to the injured, including some who attempted to harm them,” Lenku said.
‘Saba Saba Goons Not From Kajiado!’ – Governor Lenku Claims
