The House that fell now hides behind razor wire

Two years ago, Parliament buildings became the epicenter of chaos after disgruntled youth stormed the precincts during the 2024 anti-government protests...

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Two years after widespread protests saw youth storm the Kenyan Parliament, the building was heavily fortified with razor wire during recent anniversary demonstrations on June 25, 2026.

The Parliament buildings, previously a site of chaotic anti-government protests in 2024, were barricaded by police.
The protests were organized by Gen Z individuals.
The heavy security presence transformed the precinct into an "untouchable fortress," a stark contrast to the events of two years prior.

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