DCP questions CBD roadblocks as commuters stranded on Saba Saba Day
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has questioned the government on how Kenyans will commute to work following major disruptions, as police have erected multiple roadblocks in key routes in and out of the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).
The roadblocks affected both private vehicles and public service vehicles (PSVs), leaving many commuters stranded ahead as the country commemorates 35 years of the iconic July 7, 1990, demonstrations.
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Security checks mounted on major roads, including Waiyaki Way, Kenyatta Avenue, Jogoo Road, Mombasa Road, Thika Road, Kiambu Road, Uhuru Highway, Valley Road, and other key feeder roads.
In a statement on Monday morning, July 7, 2025, the DCP raised concerns about why all routes leading to the Nairobi CBD were blocked.
“How will government employees access their workplace if all routes to the CBD have been blocked?” the party asked.
However, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Gilbert Masengeli has dismissed claims that Kenyans are being blocked from accessing Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), saying movement into the city remains unrestricted.
Speaking on Monday, July 7, 2025, Masengeli urged citizens to adhere to the rule of law and conduct any demonstrations peacefully.
“Everyone is getting to work without any issues. No one is being turned away,” he said. “We are urging everyone to ensure their protests remain peaceful.”
CS Ruku
This comes after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku issued a stern warning to civil servants against skipping work on Monday amid planned Saba Saba protests.
Speaking in Embu on Sunday, July 6, 2025, Ruku reminded government employees that Monday, July 7, is not a public holiday and that all public servants are expected to report to their duty stations on time.
“Monday is not a public holiday; all government employees should report to work without fail,” said the CS. “All public servants are expected to be at their workstations by 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m., per the 2016 Public Service HR policy and manual.”
Ruku cited Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution, adding that he will personally conduct spot checks across government offices and warned of disciplinary action for absenteeism.
“Anyone who fails to report will have to produce a show-cause letter,” he stated.
