74 Arrested in June 25 Protests in Nairobi to Be Arraigned
Murkomen reported that 355 arrests were made during demonstrations across the country in commemoration of the 2024 Gen Z protest victims...
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Approximately 74 individuals arrested during the June 25 protests in Nairobi are scheduled to be arraigned in the Milimani Magistrates’ Court today, June 26.
- A total of 355 arrests were made nationwide, with Nairobi recording the highest number at 161.
- Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo confirmed the arraignments and noted that advocates are on standby to offer pro bono representation.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that those arrested face charges including robbery, vandalism, and road obstruction, with investigations ongoing.
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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.
