Despite tension engulfing other cities and towns in the country amid the ongoing widespread Saba Saba protests on Monday, July 7th 2025, Homa Bay town remained calm with normal business operations continuing.

Traders opened their shops as usual, transport services operated uninterrupted, and residents went about their daily routines. Supermarkets, open-air markets, and offices in the town centre recorded normal activity, with no visible signs of tension or disruptions linked to the demonstrations marking a rare scene in the lakeside county.

The calm situation in Homa Bay contrasts sharply with scenes from Nairobi where Saba Saba protests saw roads barricaded, businesses closed, and running battles between demonstrators and police.

Despite the calm mood, the government ensured security officers were deployed just like many other regions to safeguard government offices and other major businesses.

The calm in Homa Bay highlights the mixed reactions to the Saba Saba call to action across the country, with some regions choosing dialogue and normalcy over protests.