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HomeDaily NewsThursday, June 26, 2025Kenya Protests and Responses Amid Violence and Allegations
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Kenya Protests and Responses Amid Violence and Allegations

Kenya women's senators condemn claims of protest sex assaults. Leaders demand arrests and discuss police actions amid ongoing tensions.

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Thursday 6:06 PMStandard Politics

Kenya women senators condemn protest sex assault claims

Kenya women senators condemn protest sex assault claims

The Kenya Women Senators Association has condemned alleged sexual violence against women and girls amid the protests on June 25, demanding immediate investigations and support for survivors.

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The Kenya Women Senators Association has condemned alleged sexual violence against women and girls amid the protests on June 25, demanding immediate investigations and support for survivors.

  • Reports indicate incidents of **rape** and **molestation** during the nationwide demonstrations.
  • Senator Veronica Maina, chairperson of the association, emphasized these acts as deliberate attempts to intimidate women and silence their voices.
  • The legislators warned against social media posts glorifying the violence, calling for investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and full support for victims from the State Department for Gender.
Thursday 4:56 PMStandard PoliticsFirst

UDA condemns protest violence, defends government's response

UDA condemns protest violence, defends government's response

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has condemned the violence during the June 25 protests, asserting that some media and civil society members incited unrest under the pretext of advocating human rights.

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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has condemned the violence during the June 25 protests, asserting that some media and civil society members incited unrest under the pretext of advocating human rights.

  • The protests led to significant incidents of violence, including **destruction of public infrastructure**, looting, and arson.
  • Hassan Omar Hassan, UDA Secretary-General, reaffirmed the constitutional right to peaceful assembly but emphasized that it should not justify lawlessness.
  • UDA linked the unrest to a broader scheme by political oligarchs to undermine President Ruto’s reform agenda and praised police for maintaining order amid violent protests.
Thursday 6:42 PMStandard Politics

Gachagua's DCP demands arrest of perpetrators of June 25 violent protests

Gachagua's DCP demands arrest of perpetrators of June 25 violent protests

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has condemned the government's response to the June 25 protests, alleging excessive force against peaceful demonstrators and a failure to investigate key suspects linked to the violence.

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The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has condemned the government's response to the June 25 protests, alleging excessive force against peaceful demonstrators and a failure to investigate key suspects linked to the violence.

  • 14 fatalities reported, with over 400 injuries sustained during the protests.
  • Key individuals named include Farouk Kibet, Johnson Sakaja, and William Kamket, among others.
  • The DCP criticized a media blackout during the protests and described police actions as “unconscionable brutality” undermining previous government assurances of safety for demonstrators.
Thursday 7:44 PMStandard Politics

Shollei blasts Maraga over protest role, defends police action

Shollei blasts Maraga over protest role, defends police action

On Thursday, Gladys Shollei, the National Assembly Deputy Speaker, criticized former Chief Justice David Maraga for his involvement in the chaotic June 25 protests, which she claimed led to violence and destruction.

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On Thursday, Gladys Shollei, the National Assembly Deputy Speaker, criticized former Chief Justice David Maraga for his involvement in the chaotic June 25 protests, which she claimed led to violence and destruction.

  • 10 people were reported dead, and over 400 injured, including 300 police officers.
  • Maraga participated in the protests and called for peaceful demonstrations, while condemning police actions.
  • Kipchumba Murkomen, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, noted attacks on nine police stations, with significant destruction of vehicles and property.
Thursday 7:51 PMStandard Politics

'We cannot allow Kenya to slide into anarchy,' Kindiki says after protests

'We cannot allow Kenya to slide into anarchy,' Kindiki says after protests

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated that Kenya will not be allowed to descend into anarchy following violent nationwide protests that occurred on June 26.

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated that Kenya will not be allowed to descend into anarchy following violent nationwide protests that occurred on June 26.

  • At least ten people died and over 400 were injured during the unrest, which Kindiki described as “the most violent and anarchist day in Kenya’s history.”
  • Kindiki criticized certain religious leaders and diplomats for allegedly inciting unrest among youths.
  • He emphasized that while the government will uphold civil liberties, it will not permit chaos in the country.
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