June 25: Hilarious Reactions as Gen Z Protesters Play Football Amid Escalating Chaos
- Protesters flooded Nairobi’s CBD in large numbers, engaging police in tense standoffs and running battles throughout the day
- In a surprising twist, some demonstrators momentarily stepped away from the chaos to play football, turning the street into a football pitch
- The playful moment lit up social media, where Kenyans reacted with humour, pride, and criticism over how the scene unfolded
The streets of Nairobi are now flooded with thousands of Kenyans marking the anniversary of comrades who lost their lives during the June 25, 2024 protests.
Source: Instagram
Were protesters playing football in the CBD?
As more people continue to pour into the capital, tension between protesters and police has been on the rise, with both sides locked in constant cat-and-mouse chases.
However, even with the growing unrest, some Kenyans took a moment to breathe, and decided to inject a bit of humour into the chaos.
In a video seen by TUKO.co.ke, a group of protestors was captured playing football right in the middle of the CBD.
The ball, at one point, got stuck on the roof of the Stanbic Bank building, prompting a man dressed as a boda boda rider to climb up and retrieve it.
Once he tossed the ball back down, the protestors erupted in cheers and began a playful game of heading the ball, trying their best to keep it from touching the ground.
The light moment sparked excitement on social media, with netizens sharing hilarious reactions to the unexpected street match.
Watch the video below:
Here are some of their comments:
karlmbugua:
"Boys playing with big balls."
gakra.vv:
"Apa chobo uwa unaeza lia."
clout_wallace:
"Mwanaume unabaki aje kwa nyumba leo."
ronfrisky:
"Wewe uko kejani sahi tokea street mtoto mshenzi kama rais wake."
thi.ka_gossip_club:
"Football Brings People Together."
_itscyclebreaker_:
"I love my country an tunapenda ball."
Veronicah wanjiku:
"Lakini nini husumbua polisi wa Kenya yaani kucheza tu na hakuna magari ama BIASHARA ameharibu."
Stéppá Wilson:
"Yaani mtu anaskia vibaya ju hajui kucheza ball."
Felix Joa'o:
"So now you see? They are firing teargas for no any good reason."
Patrick Mwangi:
"Is playing football a crime?"
djdannexx 254:
"Saa zingine unafaa kushukuru mungu wee ni mkenya... A country full of fan...vitu waganda na watz wanaonea Viusasa.
Were TikTokers protesting inside matatu?
Meanwhile, in a more light-hearted moment, popular TikTokers Kamakia and Elvis captured the attention of many after sparking protest chants and songs from inside a matatu headed to the demonstrations.
The duo broke into anti-government anthems as they made their way to the CBD, where tensions between protesters and police were already rising.
Their vibe was contagious as passengers soon joined in clapping and singing.
Source: Getty Images
Was Babu Owino at the protests?
TUKO.co.ke also reported that MP Babu Owino joined scores of Gen Z protesters in the CBD.
The MP’s appearance sparked excitement among the crowd, who broke into loud cheers upon seeing him.
They lifted him into the air, chanting his name in appreciation for his support.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
