Musalia Mudavadi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, addressed foreign diplomats regarding the June 25 protests, asserting that while the right to demonstrate is protected, it must remain lawful.

• Protests honoring victims of the 2024 demonstrations turned violent, leading to public attacks and property destruction.
• Musalia Mudavadi emphasized the responsibility of organizers to ensure peaceful demonstrations and questioned their adherence to legal standards.
• He praised police for their “professionalism and restraint” amid provocations, warning that disorderly protests threaten national stability.

Amnesty International Kenya has raised concerns regarding a potential cover-up of deaths stemming from protests on June 25, where **16 protesters** were reported dead and **400 injured**.

• Families of the deceased are being asked to bury their loved ones without postmortems, violating their rights.
• Irungu Houghton, Executive Director of Amnesty Kenya, claims police are misadvising families.
• Authorities are now urging families to delay burials until independent postmortem examinations are conducted.

The Kenyan government, represented by Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior, has criticized foreign media for their coverage of recent protests, claiming it harms Kenya's image.

• June 25 commemorative protests prompted the statements from Murkomen.
• International journalists, notably Kenyans like Larry Madowo and Ian Wafula, faced accusations of prioritizing negative reporting over press freedom.
• The government defended the Communications Authority of Kenya's decision to switch off free-to-air signals of NTV, KTN, and K24 to maintain order, citing past violence influenced by media coverage.