Tag Archives: Gen Z protests

Gachagua Praises Kenyans After June 25 Protests

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commended Kenyans, particularly Gen Z protesters, for observing the June 25 anniversary peacefully and urged citizens to channel their quest for political change through the ballot in the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Thursday after nationwide commemorations marking two years since …

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Smoke, Flames and Gridlock: Githurai Wakes to Chaos

A group of demonstrators in Githurai, Nairobi, set up bonfires on Thursday morning as commemorative activities marking the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests took place across parts of the country. Videos circulating online showed thick smoke and flames near the Githurai roundabout, disrupting movement along sections of …

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Gen Z Protest Anniversary Brings Nairobi to a Standstill

Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) experienced significant disruption on Thursday as increased security measures and widespread business closures accompanied the anniversary of the Gen Z-led protests planned across the country. Normally busy streets in the city centre were largely empty, with a heavy deployment of security officers stationed at strategic …

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Ruto Issues Stern Warning Ahead of June 25 Gen Z Anniversary March

President William Ruto has cautioned against any unlawful conduct during the upcoming June 25 memorial march set to honour victims of the 2024 Gen Z anti-government protests. Speaking on Friday at the National Productivity and Performance Conference at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in Lower Kabete, Nairobi, Ruto stressed …

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