Inside planned protests : What we know so far

Protesters demonstrate to demand justice for blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody, in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 17, 2025.[AFP] A nationwide Gen Z-led protest is set to take place on Wednesday, June 25, with coordinated marches, vigils, and digital campaigns planned across the country to commemorate those killed during the anti-Finance Bill protests last year. A spot check by The Standard reveal that organisers have structured the day to include peaceful processions, black dress codes, flower-carrying, candlelight moments, and online activism under hashtags such as #Justice4OurMashujaa, #NeverForgetKE, among others. In Nairobi, protesters will gather from 9:00 a.m. at the Kenyatta Avenue Roundabout and march through Moi Avenue, City Hall Way, and Harambee Avenue, heading towards Parliament and the Office of the President. In Kisumu, demonstrators will begin their march at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground, proceeding via Oginga Odinga Street to Kondele Roundabout, where a vigil will be held in memory of victims including Ojwang and Karioki. In Mombasa, events will start at 6:00 a.m. with a memorial service at ACK Memorial Church on Nkurumah Road, followed by a march through Moi Avenue, Mwembe Tayari, and 77, ending at the County Commissioner's Office, where Muslim human rights advocates plan to deliver a symbolic petition. In Naivasha, participants will assemble at BOMA Grounds opposite Milimani by 9:00 a.m., with a procession through the CBD including pauses for candlelight tributes and reading the names of protest victims. The Kiambu Youth Movement will begin marching at 9:00 a.m. from Kiambu Town Stage, passing through Kiringiti, Rui, KIST, and Thindigua before merging with groups heading toward Nairobi. In Machakos, protests will begin at 10:00 a.m., with demonstrators expected to walk along Ngoma Road and deliver a letter of protest to the Governor's Office. The coordinated timeline includes early morning memorials and online poster-sharing, followed by nationwide marches, petition deliveries, and symbolic silences through the afternoon. Vigil circles are expected to continue in some towns into the evening. Police have acknowledged receipt of protest notices and confirmed deployment to key areas. "We have a duty to protect all Kenyans and maintain order. Anyone planning to engage in lawlessness under the guise of protest will face legal consequences," said Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda. Human rights groups say they are in communication with law enforcement ahead of the demonstrations. "Almost all the top officers, from the OCPD to the county commander wanted to know, what are your plans, so that we can ensure it is peaceful," said human rights advocate Khalid Hassan. On social media, activists have launched a digital campaign featuring placards, artwork, and video reels. Digital artist Shakira Wafula has shared more than 70 downloadable protest posters via Google Drive. "So many artworks in here! Share far and wide... Use them to engage on your socials, print placards-whatever you wish! For the first time in history, we are rising to fight for our own rights. Don't let the people down," she posted. In Kisumu, one protester said the demonstrations aim to demand accountability from state institutions. "We can gather here today as a youth to condemn police brutality and to call the public to join us in the community of Wednesday. On the 25th, we are asking Kenyans that no one is safe. If you stay home, they will come for you the same way they came for Ojwang and killed him." "The system has failed to listen to us. Those who are supposed to protect us have failed to protect us. And for the first time in history, we are out to fight for our own rights."

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