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June 26, 2026
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LSK, lobby groups condemn Gen Z second anniversary arrests

LSK, lobby groups condemn Gen Z second anniversary arrests

LSKs President Charles Kanjama criticized the police saying they had used the collective punishment approach to arrest and detain participants...

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Kenya's Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and civil society groups have strongly condemned the mass arrests of protestors during Gen Z's second-anniversary demonstrations. Over 350 people were detained nationwide.

  • More than 350 people were arrested during the nationwide protests.
  • Key figures include LSK President Charles Kanjama and Vocal Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid.
  • Activists argue the arrests were a collective punishment, detaining peaceful citizens including those commemorating victims of the 2024 protests.

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