Do not forget Saba Saba in the heat of the current demeaning ethno-political debate

A bus burned during the 1990 Saba Saba riots. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Twenty-nine years ago on July 7, 1990, Kenyans finally shook off the fear that had ruled their hearts since Independence and took to the streets, calling for a return to multiparty democracy.

Hundreds were killed by security forces and regime militia. To this day, no one knows the exact number.