National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula criticized the clergy and foreign envoys for their silence regarding the violence that erupted during the recent Gen Z-led protests, calling for balanced condemnation of unlawful conduct.

• Last week's protests turned violent, leading to looting and property destruction.
• Moses Wetang’ula emphasized the need for the diplomatic community and clergy to speak up against violence.
• He urged for swift investigations into the protests and asserted that "justice must be served swiftly and firmly."

President William Ruto condemned the violence during the June 25 protests, labeling them as premeditated acts of economic sabotage by political figures. He expressed sorrow for the lives lost and the destruction of businesses.

• Economic losses included looted businesses and ruined livelihoods for many traders.
• President Ruto emphasized that the protests were hijacked by criminal elements, stating, “it was calculated chaos, violence and destruction.”
• He promised immediate investigations and prosecution for those involved, declaring, “The perpetrators of violence must be identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

On June 27, Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court released two individuals charged with participating in illegal demonstrations on a personal bond of 50 Shillings each.

• Suleiman Bilali and Robert Elwak were released following a ruling by Trial Magistrate Dolphinar Alego.
• Their attorney, Babu Owino, an Embakasi East MP, expressed gratitude for their release and urged peace.
• Owino noted that his clients were unharmed during the protests and pledged to provide pro bono legal assistance to others in need.

The High Court has restricted the use of tear gas and crowd-control measures by police during protests, particularly protecting peaceful demonstrators seeking medical assistance. This ruling was made in response to a petition from the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) on June 27, 2025.

• Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued conservatory orders to bar police from using tear gas in hospitals, ambulances, and places of worship.
• The KHRC filed the petition to safeguard the constitutional rights to life, health, and peaceful assembly.
• The ruling cited multiple incidents where police targeted medical response areas during previous protests, including one at Jamia Mosque.

The recent June 25 protests in Maua, Meru County, resulted in the looting of over 7,354 bags of fertiliser valued at more than Ksh29.5 million from the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot, significantly threatening Kenya's agricultural stability.

• More than 7,354 bags of fertiliser looted, valued at Ksh29.5 million
• Mutahi Kagwe, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development, condemned the act as a "direct assault on Kenya's food security"
• The protests, initially aimed at honoring lost lives, devolved into chaos, with footage showing rampant looting and property destruction