Kenyans mark anniversary of bloody protests as police block roads
Police detained 355 people and fired tear gas as families and activists pressed for justice and transparency over compensation for protest victims.
- On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Nairobi, while authorities cordoned off parliament with razor wire and established roadblocks to prevent gatherings.
- Demonstrators gathered to commemorate the 2024 uprising, when security forces killed at least 60 people during a crackdown after protesters breached parliament grounds.
- Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen reported 355 arrests across the country and apologized for security measures, while President William Ruto promised compensation to more than 1,100 victims of protest-related abuses.
- Activist Hussein Khalid rejected the compensation, stating, "We will continue pushing for justice... they will not hoodwink us with money," as politicians frequently deploy hired "goons" to attack opponents.
- With elections due in August 2027, political analyst Gabrielle Lynch warned that mobilized groups remain difficult to control, suggesting Ruto is using security services to suppress dissent.
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