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HomeDaily NewsTuesday, June 24, 2025Political Reactions to Planned Protests in June 2025
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Political Reactions to Planned Protests in June 2025

Koech advises diplomats on comments about upcoming protests. Ruto defends police tactics and warns of intimidation. Babu Owino expresses full support for Gen Z protests.

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Tuesday 7:03 PMStandard Politics

Koech cautions diplomats over comments on planned protests

Koech cautions diplomats over comments on planned protests

Nelson Koech, Chairperson of the National Assembly Defence Committee, cautioned foreign diplomats against interfering in Kenya's internal governance in response to concerns from Western embassies regarding planned protests.

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Nelson Koech, Chairperson of the National Assembly Defence Committee, cautioned foreign diplomats against interfering in Kenya's internal governance in response to concerns from Western embassies regarding planned protests.

  • The United States and European embassies issued a statement addressing the use of hired individuals to disrupt peaceful protests on June 25, 2024.
  • Koech emphasized that Kenya remains committed to democratic principles while also prioritizing public order and safety.
  • The envoys called for independent investigations into violence against protesters and highlighted a 2024 High Court ruling that mandates police uniformity during demonstrations.
Tuesday 12:21 PMStandard PoliticsFirst

'I support them fully,' Babu Owino says ahead of planned Gen Z protests

'I support them fully,' Babu Owino says ahead of planned Gen Z protests

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has expressed his full support for the upcoming Gen Z protests, which aim to honor those lost during last year's demonstrations.

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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has expressed his full support for the upcoming Gen Z protests, which aim to honor those lost during last year's demonstrations.

  • Nationwide protests are scheduled for tomorrow, to commemorate victims from similar events on June 25 last year.
  • Babu Owino, known for his advocacy, committed to providing legal and moral support to protesters facing potential arrest.
  • Reports indicate **allegations** that certain politicians have hired goons to disrupt the peaceful demonstrations, which Babu dismissed as intimidation tactics.
Tuesday 1:18 PMStandard Politics

Ruto defends police, warns against 'intimidation' ahead of demos

Ruto defends police, warns against 'intimidation' ahead of demos

President William Ruto has defended the National Police Service ahead of planned protests, warning against attempts to intimidate officers performing their duties.

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President William Ruto has defended the National Police Service ahead of planned protests, warning against attempts to intimidate officers performing their duties.

  • Ruto emphasized the need for peace and stability, stating, “Without peace and security, without stability, we don't have a nation.”
  • Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen described the political environment as challenging for police, caught between scrutiny and political hostility.
  • The upcoming protests mark the first anniversary of the June 25 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, during which several Kenyans were killed.
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