A group of Kenyan MPs from the Kenya Kwanza administration is urging the Luo nation to abstain from planned protests commemorating those killed in recent demonstrations.

• The MPs, led by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi, claim President William Ruto is addressing historical marginalization in the Nyanza region.
• They emphasize their mandate is to secure economic benefits for their constituents in Parliament.
• The MPs criticized Siaya Governor James Orengo for allegedly misleading the public and encouraged residents to embrace government development initiatives.

In Kisumu, Kenya, hundreds of Gen Z youths opted for voter registration and ID services over protests on the first anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.

• The event saw long queues for voter registration and national identification document services in Kondele.
• Young people, like participant Brenda Akinyi, expressed a preference for using democratic means, such as voting in the 2027 General Election, rather than street protests.
• Organizers, including Michael Mihendo, highlighted the importance of civic participation and deliberately chose the anniversary date to mobilize youth towards obtaining essential documents.