Uncertainty surrounds several learning institutions and businesses in Kenya, especially Nairobi, as Kenya approaches Monday, 7th July 2025, when Saba Saba demonstrations are expected to take place.

Every year on July 7, Kenyans mark Saba Saba, a date that commemorates landmark protest movement in the country’s political history.

Learning and business activities in the capital are set for major disruption in the capital, with schools, businesses, and organizations announcing temporary closures over security concerns.

Many institutions have already sent notices to the respective parents and guardians informing them of temporary halting of physical classes due to security concerns on a day expected to be chaotic going by previous demonstrations. A few have plans to shift to online learning for the day.

“Due to the ongoing uncertainty, learning on Monday, 7th July 2025, will take place exclusively online via Microsoft Teams. Kindly note that students and staff should not report to school physically on this day,” read part of a circular from Makini Schools.

“Please note that all classes scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025, will be conducted online. This adjustment is being made as a precautionary measure to ensure the continued safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff,” another statement from United States International University-Africa read.

Majority of businesses in areas such as the central business district (CBD), Eastleigh,Gikomba and other demos prone areas are also preparing for potential unrest. Traders have been seen securing their premises and removing valuable stock.

During the June 25th 2025 protests, businesses in Nairobi and other parts of the country suffered heavy losses with many cases of looting and vandalism reported, although security agencies have intensified post protests crackdown on suspects looters, may traders are still counting huge losses with no sign of recovery anytime soon.

Some banks and courier firms have issued advisories indicating they will operate on a limited basis or shut down entirely, while public transport operators have warned of disruptions along several routes.

“As a precautionary measure to safeguard the well-being of our team, all branches will remain closed, except for the Choice Riverside Branch, which will operate with a skeleton team. Relevant staff assigned to the Riverside Branch will be contacted directly,” read a statement from Choice Bank in Nairobi.

The day is expected to be tense across the country with other counties also gearing up for major disruption of commercial activities.

Past demonstrations have left dozens dead, many nursing gunshot wounds, and businesses counting heavy losses due to looting and destruction.

As Monday approaches, Kenyans are hoping for calm on what is expected to be a tense and high-stakes day for the nation.