Comedian and activist Eric Omondi explained his absence from the June 25, 2026, Gen Z memorial demonstrations, stating recent legal troubles kept him off the streets.

• Eric Omondi cited multiple recent arrests and ongoing court appearances as reasons for not participating in the protests.
• He spent three consecutive nights behind bars prior to his arraignment.
• Omondi urged Kenyans to commemorate the day through peaceful assembly and prayer, while also blaming the Kenyan government and the National Police Service for violence during demonstrations.

Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi explained his absence from the June 25 Gen Z commemorations, despite his past support for youth-led protests.

• He cited recent encounters with the police and the courts as reasons for not joining the demonstrations on June 25, 2026.
• Eric Omondi, an activist, encouraged Kenyans to exercise their constitutional right to peaceful protest.
• Instead of joining protesters, he opted to attend church to pray for and commemorate those who lost their lives during the June 25, 2024 protests against the Finance Bill.

Controversial Pastor Victor Kanyari has paid tribute to Gen Z protesters who died during the June 2024 anti-government demonstrations, while also announcing his bid for the Kasarani parliamentary seat.

• Pastor Victor Kanyari honored the fallen youth protesters as national heroes whose sacrifices for governance reforms should not be forgotten.
• The pastor listed several individuals who lost their lives, including Evans Kiprotich, Eric Mutinda, and Joseph Muraya.
• Kanyari declared his intention to run for Member of Parliament for Kasarani, vowing to champion grassroots development and economic empowerment.