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Kenya Hopes for Peaceful June 25 Gen Z Protest Anniversary
- On June 25, 2025, Kenya prepares to observe one year since the Gen Z-led protests against the controversial Finance Bill of 2024.
- The protests followed the bill's withdrawal by President William Ruto after nationwide unrest, including clashes and fatalities in major towns.
- Leaders from opposition parties and youth organizations have pledged to organize renewed street protests in memory of those who died, amid growing concerns about police violence and human rights violations.
- Rights group Civicus Monitor reports over 60 deaths and 82 enforced disappearances during the 2024 protests, noting a 24% rise in extrajudicial killings compared to 2023.
- The pending anniversary memorial rally will have Nairobi police security, while renewed protests highlight ongoing tensions and calls for justice and police reform.
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June 25th: What to carry, wear, and know before going to protests
As the anniversary of the historic June 2024 protests draws near, Kenyans across the country are once again preparing to march. June 25, 2025, is set to be more than just another day of resistance. It’s a day of remembrance, reflection, and renewed calls for justice. The memories of last year’s Finance Bill protests, which [...] The post June 25th: What to carry, wear, and know before going to protests appeared first on Khusoko - East African Ma…
RUTO’s advisor, DAVID NDII, sparks outrage after threatening Gen Z ahead of June 25th protests - ‘Say your goodbyes before you leave home just in case…”
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - President Ruto’s Chief Economic Advisor, Dr. David Ndii, is facing a fierce backlash online following a controversial post aimed at Gen Z ahead of the planned June 25th protests. In a now-viral post on X, Ndii referred to Gen Z as “stupid young people” and warned that there would be no unconstitutional change of the Government in Kenya. He further invoked the past, stating, “My generation also had its heroic stupid young…
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