State Addresses Holiday on June 25 Ahead of Planned March
Since the infamous Finance Bill 2024, which left the country reeling from the impact of political excesses with numerous police-linked deaths, the state has been cautious in addressing matters affecting the youth...
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Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has definitively stated that June 25 will not be a public holiday, despite planned protests to commemorate victims of past demonstrations.
- June 25 will remain a regular working day, not a public holiday.
- Key figures involved include Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, Siaya Governor Jame Orengo, and President William Ruto.
- The government emphasizes a distinction between peaceful protests and violent actors, citing past protests costing the country at least Ksh6 billion.
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Government Opposes June 25 Protests Amid Escalating Tensions - June 2026
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has definitively stated that June 25 will not be a public holiday, despite planned protests to commemorate victims of past demonstrations. The Kenyan government has opposed planned June 25 protests, fueled by escalating tensions over a nationwide matatu strike by operators demonstrating against increased fuel prices. At the same time, opposition leaders have joined the families of Gen Z victims, amidst a nationwide matatu strike called by operators protesting against rising fuel prices.
