74 Nairobi Protesters Spend Night In Cells Ahead Of Milimani Court Arraignment
Roughly 74 individuals arrested during the Thursday, June 25, 2026, memorial demonstrations spent the night at the Nairobi Central Police Station. They are expected to be formally charged at the Milimani Magistrates’ Court on Friday, June 26. Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) P..
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Approximately 74 protesters arrested during recent demonstrations in Nairobi are set to appear in court today, June 26, 2026, after spending the night in police cells.
- 74 individuals were arrested during protests in Nairobi.
- The arrests were confirmed by former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo.
- Nationwide, 355 arrests were made during the memorial protests, with Nairobi accounting for nearly half.
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355 Arrested During June 25 Anniversary Protests Across Kenya - June 2026
On June 25, 2026, exactly two years after anti-government protests that resulted in deaths, 355 individuals were apprehended during peaceful demonstrations commemorating the anniversary. Heavy security was deployed at Kenya's Parliament as the nation marked this solemn occasion. A nationwide matatu strike coincided with the protests, with operators protesting rising fuel prices. Several protesters were arrested in Nairobi's Central Business District, while approximately 74 others spent the night in police cells before appearing at Milimani Court on June 26. Kenyans are increasingly advocating for June 25 to be declared a public holiday to formally commemorate the victims of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.
