Gen Z Anniversary: Latest Photos, Videos and Updates as Protests Kick Off in Nairobi, Mombasa
Kenyans are once again on the streets to demonstrate in commemoration of the tragic events on June 25, last year, when tens of protesters were killed allegedly by police bullets outside parliament buildings during the protests against the condemned Finance Bill 2024.
High Court lifts CA ban on media stations to air protests
Justice Chacha Mwita has granted the prayers by the Law Society of Kenya to have the directive by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), to bar media stations from airing protests live, vacated.
The court issued a conservatory order stopping the directive until the matter is heard and determined.
Justice Mwita instructed the CA to reinstate the signals of the stations that had been shut down.
MP stranded in supermarket
Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina was forced to lock himself inside one of the rooms in his Chieni Supermarket as police engaged intruders who had attempted to loot the establishment.
The supermarket was locked immediately after looters, taking advantage of the protests, began making their way in to loot.
Njoroge took cover inside as the police took on the goons outside.
Kenya Power guard shot dead
A security guard has been shot dead at the entrance of Stima Plaza in Ngara.
According to witnesses, the guard working for a private firm outsourcing security services to Kenya Power was shot by police officers on the move aboard their vehicle.
The man was rushed to Mama Lucy Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
Fred Matiang'i condemns police brutality, asks Ruto to listen to Gen Zs
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has thrown his weight behind the protesting Gen Zs.
Matiang'i expressed concern about the police's excessive use of force to push the protesters back, saying the public is justified in being on the streets to express their grievances.
At the same time, he counselled President William Ruto to consider dialogue with the angry population to seek solutions to the pressing issues for which they often go to the streets.
Protesters set Kikuyu Law Courts ablaze
Demonstrators have broken into the precincts of the Kikuyu Law Courts.
The registry housing crucial case files was set on fire; the protesters then proceeded to the sub-county headquarters, where they destroyed the resident administrator's office.
William Ruto comments on June 25th protests
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans partaking in the protests to exercise their right peacefully while considering the rights of others and the well-being of the country.
Speaking in Kilifi county where he had graced the send-off of Governor Gideon Mung'aro's father, the president noted that it was time to build the country and shun full-time politicking.
His sentiments were backed by ODM leader Raila Odinga, who argued that 2027 is the appropriate time to undertake regime change.
Raila, however, urged the government to allow the citizenry to partake in its right to assembly and picket, calling for restraint among the police.
Citizen, NTV decry closure of their transmission signals
Major broadcasters in the country have confirmed the shutdown of their signals for free-to-air transmission by the CA.
Citizen TV and NTV reported that their main transmission infrastructure in Limuru, Kiambu County, had been raided by the CA's enforcement officers following the directive to stop live coverage of protests.
KTN objected to the move, saying it would continue with live broadcasts while engaging their lawyers on their side, though this would not save them as the CA closed the stations signals.
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) bans Kenyan media stations from airing protests
All the media houses in Kenya have been barred from airing the protests live, citing contravention of the constitution.
The authority headquartered on Nairobi's Waiyaki Way warned that the media stations that continue coverage from protest locations would face "regulatory action".
"The live coverage of the June 25th, 2025 demonstrations are contrary to Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 461 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998. This is therefore to direct all television and radio stations to stop any live coverage of the demonstrations forthwith. Failure to abide by this directive will result in regulatory action as stipulated in the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998. The Authority looks forward to your continued cooperation," the CA said.
Protests break out in Kakamega
Protesters in Kakamega have occupied the streets in solidarity with others across the country.
They are advancing toward the town centre, waving placards and twigs in solidarity with their compatriots.
2 protesters shot in Nairobi CBD
Medics at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are attending to two emergencies.
Two protesters were shot and taken to the hospital.
Later in its update, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) stated that at least 207 were injured across all 24 counties where the protests happened.
At least eight people were killed in the protests.
David Maraga teargassed in Nairobi CBD
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga could not be spared as the police unleashed tear gas to push back the protesters in Nairobi's CBD.
This followed his presser in which he warned the police against using force on peaceful protesters.
State House road barricaded with razor wires
The roads leading to the State House in Nairobi are impassable, at least for unauthorised people.
In readiness for the June 25 protests, a section of the protagonists had hinted at storming the state house to oust the president.
Razor wires were laid on the road with officers on standby to block any suspicious movements.
David Maraga joins protesters in Nairobi's CBD
Former Chief Justice David Maraga is among the leaders partaking in the June 25th protests.
He was received by crowds gathered in Nairobi city centre.
In a chance to speak to the press, Maraga, a presidential candidate, said "We want the constitution to be respected. We want human life to have value; that’s why we are joining this procession. I can't see any violence here; these people are peaceful."
Babu Owino gets heroic reception after joining protesters
Embakasi East MP is on the streets in solidarity with the public.
The lawmaker was surrounded by excited protesters who carried him high as they advanced toward the CBD.
Protesters 'sandwich' Gen Z cop while singing chants to him
A light moment in Nairobi's CBD as the protesters accompany a young cop while singing friendly chants to him.
They acknowledge his age group while singing anti-Ruto slogans.
Youth chant "mwizi" while pushing toward CBD
Kenyans have made good their threat to occupy the Nairobi city centre.
They were captured heading to the CBD in their massive number while chanting anti-Ruto slogans.
