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Some of the youths in Kisumu who are against planned June 25, protests during press briefing on June 24, 2025. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard]
A section of Gen Z youth in Kisumu has distanced itself from the planned June 25 demonstrations in commemoration of those killed during last year's anti-Finance Bill protests.
The group instead urged for justice and compensation for victims of extra-judicial killings. According to the group, the national focus should now be on accountability and peaceful dialogue not another round of street protests.
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