Editor's Review

Kenyans on Wednesday took to the streets to remember the victims who died during the June 25, 2024, protests.

Kenyans on Wednesday, June 25, took to the streets in numbers to remember the victims who died during the June 25, 2024, protests.

In Nairobi, thousands of protestors congregated in the Nairobi CBD in honour of the victims of police brutality.

Screengrab of protestors outside Central Police Station in Nairobi CBD. 

The police officers, however, lobbed tear gas at the demonstrators to disperse them as the protests gained momentum.

The officers also barricaded major roads leading to the Nairobi CBD, forcing members of the public to walk.

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Parliament Road and State House Road have been fenced with razor-sharp barbed wire to block protestors.

Former Chief Justice David Maraga, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino joined the protestors in the CBD.

In Mombasa County, the protestors also came out in numbers for the June 25 protests. They started with prayers at the ACK Memorial Church before converging at Moi Avenue.

Protestors in Mombasa CBD. 

The youth light candles in the middle of Moi Avenue to honour Gen Z protesters who lost their lives in 2024.

The protestors were peaceful and were escorted by the police as they marched around Mombasa City.

Nakuru Residents also turned up for the protests, even as police officers were deployed around the city.

Screengrab image of protestors in Nakuru City. 

In Kisumu, there was minimal activity with no signs of gatherings or preparations for protests. However, many shops and businesses remained closed as owners expressed fear over possible disruptions from protestors. There were no signs of protesters in the Kondele roundabout.

In Kisii, a group of youth gathered in the Kisii town center for the protests. The demonstrators blocked roads and lit up a tire, and they chanted the Wantam slogan.

Photo of ongoing protests in Kisii. 

Eldoret City was also peaceful in the morning, with normal activities going on as usual. However, a group of youths gathered in the CBD and chanted 'wantam' slogans. 

A section of youth gather in Eldoret City CBD for protests. 

In Karatina, Nyeri County, hundreds of youth took to the streets, chanting anti-Ruto slogans. The protestors blocked the Karatina-Nairobi highway, with police officers deployed to the scene to disperse the youth.

The protests were also held in Kitengela and Githurai.