Quickmart supermarkets have denied rumors of fatalities during the protests in Nairobi on June 25. They confirmed property damage at two branches but stated no injuries or deaths occurred.

• Two branches in Nairobi CBD and Ruiru were affected by break-ins.
• Claims of casualties circulated online, fueled by alarming images and messages from concerned protestors.
• Amnesty International Kenya confirmed at least 16 fatalities nationwide related to the protests, which marked the one-year anniversary of the anti-finance bill demonstrations.

Quickmart Supermarket has denied claims circulating on social media that multiple bodies were found at its OTC branch in Nairobi during the protests on June 25. The company asserts that there were no deaths or injuries at either its OTC or Ruiru outlets.

• At least 10 people died during the nationwide protests, with rights groups reporting a higher toll of 16 fatalities.
• Quickmart emphasized its commitment to safety and restoring public confidence amid ongoing unrest.
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen described the protests as a “coordinated and politically instigated assault on national stability.”

Senator Karen Nyamu has condemned the violent protests that took place on June 25, 2024, calling them “aimless” and expressing disappointment that the day did not honor those who lost their lives during last year's demonstrations.

• June 25 protests saw significant violence and destruction, particularly affecting businesses owned by the Kikuyu community.
• Karen Nyamu criticized young protesters for lacking a clear motive and cautioned against being misled by opportunistic leaders.
• She expressed sorrow over the damage to “hardworking Kikuyu people’s” businesses and challenged local leaders to speak out against the chaos.