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June 25 Gen Z protest anniversary

Kenyans plan to hold the second commemoration of the victims of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z-led protests on Thursday.

By Citizen Digital Covered from 25 Jun, 08:00
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Several protesters were arrested in Kitengela and Rongai, Kajiado County. Inspector General of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja, alongside top security officials, earlier conducted a security assessment in Nairobi and Kitengela. 

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“Mr President, let June 25th be a holiday for our children that we lost. But we want justice. The compensation will not restore life. Justice will not restore life, but will give us peace” – Jacinta Anyango, mother of 12-year-old Kennedy Onyango killed in June 25, 2024, protests.

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“As the incoming government, we will ensure that future memorials of this day will be formalised as a public holiday to celebrate the courage of young people who came out to demand good governance.”  - DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa 


Wamalwa says the Ksh.2 billion set aside for victims and their families is not enough until justice is served. 


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Siaya Governor James Orengo condemns the government for the road barricades in Nairobi, hampering normal activities.

Orengo urges Kenyans to continue with protests until evening to honour the fallen citizens killed on June 25, 2024. Orengo was part of the opposition leaders and families who marched to parliament to lay wreaths in commemoration of the protest victims. 

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Gunshots heard in Githurai as police disperse protesters. The police were seen chasing suspects allegedly seen robbing Citizens on Thika Road.  

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There is heightened security in Embu town as police occupy key streets and have erected roadblocks on major access routes.

Security personnel maintained a visible presence in the central business district as traders cautiously reopened their businesses amid concerns over potential unrest.

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The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has demanded the immediate removal of road barricades across Nairobi, arguing that the police authorities have defied a court ruling against them.

The commission referred to high court orders last year barring police from obstructing public roads without providing prior notice.

KHRC says the roadblocks have impeded freedom of movement and curtailed access to healthcare, emergency services, peaceful assembly, economic activity, and public services.



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Opposition leaders, human rights defenders and families of protest victims lay wreaths on the barbed wire barricading parliament. The group intended to lay the wreath in parliament but were stopped at police blocks mounted in the area.

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Human rights defenders and members of the United Opposition march in Nairobi CBD as they head to parliament to lay wreaths. PLP leader Martha Karua, former Chief Justice David Maraga, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, activist Boniface Mwangi and Hussein Khalid are among those headed to parliament.  

 

 

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Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli reports that the city is normal, saying security officers are only out to prevent lawlessness. This is despite police blockades that have crippled movement within the city. 

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