Moses Kuria Praises Thika & Githurai Ahead of Saba Saba Demos - Here's Why

 







Moses Kuria, President William Ruto's Senior Advisor in the Council of Economic Advisors, has taken to his X (formerly Twitter) account to commend the residents and business communities of Thika and Githurai towns in Kiambu County.His praise comes amidst heightened security and apprehension across Kenya ahead of today's Saba Saba commemorations, with Kuria acknowledging their proactive measures to protect their businesses and families.

In a series of posts on Monday, Kuria highlighted the actions taken by these communities.

To Githurai, he posted, "Big up Githurai Business Community. I am satisfied with the Presidential Level Security you have put in place to protect your families and businesses. Stand Your Ground. You are on your own."

Similarly, for Thika, he tweeted, "Well done Thika Town. Good organization to protect your businesses. Stand Your Guard. This is civil war."

The remarks from the presidential advisor come as Kenya observes Saba Saba (July 7th), a historically significant date that commemorates the pro-democracy demonstrations of 1990.

That pivotal day saw Kenyans bravely challenge the one-party rule, demanding multi-party democracy, a movement that, despite a brutal crackdown by authorities, ultimately paved the way for significant constitutional reforms.

This year's Saba Saba anniversary unfolds against a backdrop of widespread public discontent, fueled by economic hardships such as the rising cost of living and recent, often confrontational, youth-led protests. These recent demonstrations, particularly those against the Finance Bill, have seen significant public participation and, at times, clashes with security forces across the country.

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