Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Press Statement: For Immediate Release Nairobi 8th July, 2025
KNCHR Update on the Saba Saba 2025 Demonstrations
The Commission is still actively monitoring and following up on all reports and incidences related to the 7th July, 2025 Saba Saba demonstrations across the country. Below is a general update of the Human Rights violations documented by KNCHR as of today 8th July, 2025 at 1900hrs.
- Deaths 31
- Injuries 107
- Enforced Disappearances 2
- Arrests 532
- Destruction of Property (Value Unknown)
The KNCHR strongly condemns all Human Rights violations and urge accountability from all responsible parties’ including police, civilians and all other stakeholders. We once again send our message of condolence to those who lost their loved ones and wish a quick recovery to those nursing injuries.
The KNCHR calls upon anyone with information and Human Rights concerns relating to the demonstrations to share it through-: SMS-22359, Email- complaint@knchr.org and Toll Free Line 0800 720 627.
Haki Kwa wote Kila Wakati!
Dr. Raymond Nyeris, Ph.D,
Vice Chairperson,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).