Opposition Leaders, Bereaved Families Defy Police Barriers To Lay Wreaths at Parliament
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, opposition stalwarts Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper) and Martha Karua (PLP) led grieving families to the Parliament buildings to lay wreaths in honor of the Gen Z protesters killed during the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations in June 2024. The procession, which..
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Opposition leaders and bereaved families defied police barriers on June 25, 2026, to lay wreaths at the Parliament buildings in Nairobi, honoring Gen Z protesters killed during demonstrations in June 2024.
- Grieving mothers, like Gillian Munyao, rejected financial compensation, demanding accountability for the police officers involved.
- Key figures including Kalonzo Musyoka and Martha Karua led the procession.
- The event occurred amidst heavy security and significant traffic disruptions in Nairobi.
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Opposition Leaders, Bereaved Families Defy Police Barriers To Lay Wreaths at Parliament - June 2026
Opposition leaders and bereaved families defied police barriers on June 25, 2026, to lay wreaths at Parliament buildings in Nairobi, honoring Gen Z protesters killed during demonstrations in June 2024. Several protesters were arrested in Nairobi's Central Business District as they gathered to mark the June 25 anniversary of demonstrations against the Finance Bill. Police established extensive roadblocks on major transit routes into and out of Nairobi to manage nationwide demonstrations commemorating the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests. Additionally, police are actively pursuing an alleged armed youth group following incidents that occurred amidst the commemoration. Chief Justice Martha Koome reprimanded rogue police and the government for their alleged failures that led to the 2024 Gen-Z murders, while Nairobi preacher Pastor James Ng'ang'a urged Gen Z to forgo the planned memorial protests and dedicate the day to prayer instead.
