Two years on, Kenyan families still seek justice after Gen Z protests
Families of those killed or missing during the 2024 youth-led protests are seeking accountability as investigations have stalled. Protesters returned to Parliament and Nairobi streets on June 25, 2026, to mark the second anniversary. Kenyan police responded by blocking key roads and deploying heavy forces in the capital.
What changed
The 2024 anti-government protests reached their second anniversary with renewed demands for justice and police blockades in Nairobi.
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Kenyan Families Demand Justice Two Years After Gen Z Protests
confidence 95%Families of those killed or missing during the 2024 youth-led protests are seeking accountability as investigations have stalled. Protesters returned to Parliament and Nairobi streets on June 25, 2026, to mark the second anniversary. Kenyan police responded by blocking key roads and deploying heavy forces in the capital.
What's confirmed:
- Youth-led protests against the Finance Bill began on June 25, 2024.
- Families of individuals killed or missing during the 2024 protests report that investigations have stalled.
- Kenyan police blocked key roads in and around Nairobi ahead of the second anniversary demonstrations.
- Protesters returned to Parliament grounds and Nairobi streets on June 25, 2026, to demand justice.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Nairobi police boss stated that the Gen Z protest is illegal.
- Gachagua accused Murkomen of financing goons and warned of ICC consequences.