US EditionKenyan police clash with protesters as anger over bad governance and police brutality spreads
- Thousands of protesters clashed with police on June 25, 2025, across Kenyan cities marking the first anniversary of the Gen Z-led anti-government protests of 2024.
- The demonstrations followed years of grievances over police brutality, economic hardship, and unfulfilled promises by President Ruto, alongside outrage over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.
- Protesters blocked highways, set fires, and marched through towns like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisii, and Eldoret, while security forces used tear gas and live bullets to prevent access to government buildings fortified with razor wire.
- Authorities have brought murder charges against six people, three of whom are police officers, in connection with Ojwang's death, while activists continue to criticize the lack of accountability for last year's deaths of over 60 protesters and the disappearance of 20 others.
- The protests highlight persistent public anger over governance failures, police brutality, and economic strains, suggesting ongoing tensions despite government warnings and President Ruto's pledge to support security forces.
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16 killed in protests in Kenya
Demonstrators carrying placards with names of the fallen Gen Z heroes walk down town Nairobi during a protest held by youths many self-identifying as 'Gen-Z', protest in Nairobi. Photo: Getty Images Sixteen people have died during nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya today.
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Kenya anniversary protests turn violent, 8 dead
Marches in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with eight killed and at least 400 injured as protesters held running battles with police,
Sixteen people dead in Kenya’s anti-government protests, Amnesty Kenya says
Sixteen people died during nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya on Wednesday, most of them killed by police, the head of Amnesty Kenya said, a year after deadly demonstrations against a tax bill culminated in the storming of parliament.
In Kenya, the population has protested against the government, more than 60 people have been killed by the police a year ago. In recent demonstrations, at least eight people die and hundreds are injured. Two television stations are also shut down.
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