Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged DCI boss Amin Mohammed to investigate claims made by Kimani Ichung’wah and Kipchumba Murkomen regarding the June 25 protests during a burial service on July 1 in Nyandarua County.

• Gachagua questioned why Ichung’wah has not filed a police report regarding alleged threats to his parents during the protests.
• The DCI is urged to also obtain statements from Murkomen, who linked certain ethnic groups to the protests.
• Gachagua criticized both DCI and Murkomen for failing to act on their serious allegations, calling for a focus on investigating the protests rather than political rivalries.

Dr. Fred Matiang’i, former Interior Cabinet Secretary, expressed that the recent Gen Z-led protests, which included breaching Parliament, would not have occurred during his tenure. He believes prior engagement with youth representatives could have prevented such unrest.

• Parliament was breached during protests, an unprecedented event since 1963.
• Key individual: Dr. Fred Matiang’i emphasized the role of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) in foreseeing protests.
• Matiang’i called for an all-party inquiry to address Gen Z grievances and prevent future protests.

Three activists arrested for allegedly inciting violence during the anti-government protests on June 25 have been released on cash bail of KSh 200,000 each by a Nairobi court.

• Activists were arrested following chaotic nationwide demonstrations marking the anniversary of the Gen Z-led uprising against the controversial Finance Bill 2023.
• The trio's arrests have raised concerns about political motivations aimed at silencing dissent.
• Human rights organizations are calling for investigations into law enforcement's conduct during the protests and for the protection of constitutional rights.