Orengo among faces of anti-government protests post-Raila
"We asked the State to declare June 25th a public holiday, but we don’t need to ask for permission...it will be a holiday."..
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Siaya Governor James Orengo is emerging as a prominent leader of anti-government protests in the post-Raila Odinga era, positioning himself as a key figure in the upcoming June 25 memorial for victims of the 2024 protests.
- Governor James Orengo is spearheading the Linda Mwananchi movement and formally notifying the police of planned demonstrations on June 25th, 2026.
- The demonstrations aim to demand justice for those killed during the 2024 Gen Z protests, which the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reported had a death toll of 60.
- Orengo dismissed President William Ruto's Sh2 billion compensation package for victims as insufficient and advocated for the current administration to leave office in 2027.
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Orengo Leads June 25 Memorial for 2024 Protest Victims - June 2026
Siaya Governor James Orengo is emerging as a prominent leader of anti-government protests in the post-Raila Odinga era, positioning himself as a key figure in the upcoming June 25 memorial for victims of the 2024 protests. Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has challenged remarks made by President William Ruto concerning planned protests, drawing a parallel between the planned demonstrations and the June 2024 Gen Z protests. A recent United Opposition tour through Bungoma County appears to have unsettled the political influence of Mudavadi and Wetang'ula, further destabilizing the opposition landscape. These developments suggest a coordinated effort among opposition figures to mobilize against the government ahead of the memorial event.
