June 25 protests anniversary in pictures

Gen Z protests in Mombasa CBD as they sing  "a people united shall never be defeated". [Robert Menza, Standard]

Nairobi

As the country marks one year since the June 25 protests, young people have vowed to return to the streets.

Teargas smoke engulf outside central police station,Nairobi after GenZ demonstrators were teargassed as they attempted to access the station.[Collins Kweyu,Standard]

Gen Z chant along Moi Avenue during the Gen Z  Anniversary in Nairobi on June 25, 2025.[Boniface Okendo, Standard]

A heavy police presence has been reported across Nairobi and other major towns. 

Police on horsebacks patrolling  Nakuru City  Central Business District amid planned June 25th  Generation Z commomeoration. [Daniel Chege, Standard]

By 6 am, Parliament Road was closed, with heightened security surrounding the parliamentary precincts.

Parliament road, Nairobi blocked by razor wire ahead of the Gen Zs 1st anniversary demonstration  on June 25th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The building was cordoned off with razor wire to prevent access by protesters.

Police have intensified operations, erecting roadblocks and sealing off major routes leading to Parliament and the Central Business District.

Police barricade valley road.[Vera Moraa, Standard]

Matatus and ,motorists blocked and diverted buy Administration police officers from entering the CBD from city moutary roundabout on 25 June 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard]

By 9am, protesters had begun gathering in Nairobi’s CBD, chanting the names of those killed during last year’s demonstrations.

GenZ protesters interact with anti riot police in the city.[Collins Kweyu,Standard]

Gen Z chant along Moi Avenue during the Gen Z  Anniversary in Nairobi on June 25, 2025.[Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Protesters within Nairobi CBD.[Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

The Nairobi CBD remains on lockdown as business close shop  and Nairobi residents avoid coming into the city on June 25, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Mombasa

In Mombasa, demonstrators held prayers at the ACK Cathedral before marching through the streets.

Protestors in Mombasa County  on Wednesday 25th June 2025, during the Gen Z's first anniversary demonstrations. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Nyeri

Gen Z youth in Nyeri have poured into the streets in a spirited demonstration against poor governance, high cost of living, and what they described as systemic failure. [Amos Kiarie]

Nakuru

Young people in Nakuru City lit candles at Nyayo Garden to commemorate the victims of the June 25, 2024, protest. [Carline Chebet, Standard].

Eldoret

Peaceful demonstrations begin in Eldoret City as youths chant 'One term' and 'Ruto must go'.[Lynn Kolongei,Standard]

Kisii

Protestors match along Kisii -Migori highway,block roads and lit bonfire, businesses and transport paralyzed. [Sammy Omingo, Standard

A protestor displays a Standard Newspaper while demonstrating in Kisii town.[Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Kakamega

Kakamega youths stage procession in Kakamega town to light candles in honour of their colleagues who lost lives during the last year nationwide Gen-Z protests.[Benard Lusigi, Standard]

Migori

In Migori, it was business as usual after police restored calm after some youth attempted to demonstrate as early as 2 am.

Some shops in Migori town stay shuttered after overnight break-ins that hit retail stores and M-Pesa kiosks, while a few traders cautiously reopen. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Normalcy returns in Migori town.[ Anne Atieno,Standard]

Meanwhile, Kisumu, and Kitale are relatively calm, with few activities reported and police patrolling the streets.

Kisumu

Situation around the Kisumu CBD on June 25 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard]

Kitale

Business going on in Kitale town amid protests in other towns. [ Osinde Obare, Standard]

Ms Agnes Muturi, a fruit vendor in Kitale at her work of place near Municipal Market. [Osinde Obare, Standard]

So far, at least five protesters have sustained injuries during the ongoing demos in Nairobi while two rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital for treatment.

Protesters nurse their injuries during GenZs 1st Anniverssary following abductions, shooting of their befallen colleagues last year. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

A protester injured during the  Gen Zs 1st anniversary demonstration along Kenyatta the avenue, Nairobi. June 25th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]