Kenyans Mark Finance Bill Protests Anniversary with Peaceful Events

 

June 25 marks a somber anniversary in Kenya, commemorating last year's deadly Finance Bill protests that shook the nation. On this day, Gen Z demonstrators made headlines by storming parliament.

Kenyans plan peaceful remembrances nationwide, including marches, vigils, and petitions. 

Organisers urge calm, while leaders like Raila Odinga support the constitutional right to protest. 

Police have been asked to show restraint, though security alerts remain high across major towns and cities

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Events will unfold in Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, and other key towns, with morning processions beginning around 9 a.m. 

Youth leaders in Kisumu have withdrawn over safety fears, worried about potential hijacking. 

Amnesty Kenya and the NCIC stress the need for nonviolence.