The Kenyan government has made it clear that there will be no sanctioned street protests on June 25, despite widespread online mobilization by Gen Z activists calling for peaceful demonstrations to honor protesters who died during last year’s anti-government unrest.
Speaking on a morning radio show, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stressed that the day would proceed normally and that anyone wishing to commemorate the fallen could do so from the comfort of their homes.
“Today, I issued a clarification regarding the security situation and the planned protests scheduled for June 25. I emphasised that there will be no demonstrations on June 25, and that day will be a normal day,” Mwaura said. “Anyone who wishes to commemorate it is free to do so from their home.”
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Mwaura strongly condemned what he described as a recurring pattern where criminal elements infiltrate peaceful protests to engage in violence and destruction. He urged citizens not to provoke law enforcement officers and emphasized that the police will act impartially in fulfilling their duty to maintain public order.
The government’s response comes as hashtags continue to trend across social media platforms, urging young people to march en masse in honor of the Gen Z victims. Some online posts have gone further, suggesting radical actions such as storming Parliament or even State House, raising serious concerns among security agencies.
Authorities are reportedly on high alert, closely monitoring online activities that could incite violence or threaten national security. Despite this, organizers and supporters of the Gen Z movement argue that their cause remains peaceful and rooted in justice for fallen comrades.
This development once again highlights the growing tension between Kenya’s youth and government, with June 25 shaping up as a symbolic battleground over freedom of expression, public order, and the limits of state authority.
As the date draws near, all eyes will be on whether the calls for protest will materialize, and how the state will respond should any large-scale demonstrations occur.
