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.