355 people arrested as Murkomen hails peaceful anniversary protests
Police arrest at least 355 people during Gen Z anniversary protests, Interior CS Murkomen says suspects to face vandalism and robbery charges...
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen lauded the largely peaceful June 25 anniversary demonstrations, citing growing political maturity in Kenya.
- 355 people were arrested across the country for offences including robbery and vandalism.
- Mr. Murkomen, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, highlighted the absence of widespread looting and injuries.
- Security measures, including heightened screening at entry points to Nairobi, led to some transport disruptions.
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Murkomen reports 355 arrests, hails peaceful June 25 demonstrations - June 2026
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reported 355 arrests during the June 25 Gen Z anniversary demonstrations, stating that security agencies largely prevented criminal infiltration of the protests. He declared the demonstrations a "complete failure of political scavengers," arguing that politicians attempting to turn commemorations into anti-government mobilizations were unsuccessful. Approximately 74 individuals arrested during the June 25 protests in Nairobi are scheduled to be arraigned in the Milimani Magistrates' Court. Regions including Nyanza, Coast, and North Eastern recorded no arrests, with Mombasa singled out as a model for peaceful protests.
