Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, flanked by DAP-Kenya Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa and other political allies, have this morning attended a solemn memorial mass at the Holy Family Minor Basilica in honour of the youth who lost their lives during the June 25, 2024, Gen Z protests.
The emotional service, which drew families of the slain protesters, civil society groups, clergy and youth leaders, came just hours before the city braces for the much-anticipated June 25 Memorial March — a symbolic protest to mark the one-year anniversary of a movement that shook the country.
The two leaders, speaking at the mass, called for justice and accountability for the lives lost, and reaffirmed their support for the Gen Z generation’s peaceful struggle for governance reforms. “These are our patriots — young Kenyans who died demanding a better future,” Kalonzo said.
Meanwhile, the security situation in Nairobi CBD has intensified, with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen personally overseeing operations alongside top police brass. Parliament has been cordoned off with razor-sharp wire, while multiple access roads into the CBD remain sealed off.
As early as 7:40 AM, Nairobi streets were nearly deserted, with only a few pedestrians visible and most shops closed. Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) have been barred from accessing the city centre, a rare move signaling government readiness to suppress any form of unrest.
The Kenya Police Service has deployed heavily across strategic points, citing concerns over possible infiltration by criminal elements. Organizers, however, insist that the memorial march will remain peaceful, involving flower-laying and silent processions in honour of the fallen protesters.
With emotions running high and the nation watching closely, today’s events are expected to test the government’s commitment to upholding constitutional rights, even as it grapples with growing discontent among the youth.
