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June 26, 2026
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Gen Z uprising: Two years on, unresolved killings, court cases test justice system

Gen Z uprising: Two years on, unresolved killings, court cases test justice system

Only three criminal cases arising from the 62 police-linked deaths recorded during the 2024 protests have reached court...

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Two years after nationwide anti-Finance Bill protests, Kenya's justice system is under strain as numerous cases of alleged police killings, disappearances, and abuses remain unresolved, despite promises of accountability.

  • 62 deaths linked to the 2024 protests were recorded by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), with only three cases reaching court.
  • The IPOA is also investigating 27 deaths from the 2025 Gen-Z memorial and 38 deaths from the 2025 Saba Saba protests, totaling 127 reported deaths across the demonstrations.
  • Key cases, such as the killing of Rex Masai, highlight investigative challenges including the failure to recover crucial evidence, while constitutional petitions also await resolution.

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