… Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said police had not received any formal notification of the planned demonstrations, insisting that any gathering without prior notice would be illegal. …
… Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said authorities had not received formal notification from organizers regarding the demonstrations, as required by law. …
… Speaking on Tuesday, Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said police had not received any official notice regarding the June 25 memorial marches expected to take place in the capital and other parts of the country. …
… Earlier, regional police commander Issa Mohamud announced the arrest of 225 suspects who were later arraigned before the Kibera Law Courts over the protests that took place on Monday, May 18, 2026. …
… During the protests, Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud announced that at least 225 people had been arrested, accusing demonstrators of engaging in unlawful activities including blocking roads and disrupting business operations within the capital. …
225 arrested during fuel protests - says Nairobi police commander By Moses Kinyanjui May 18, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud addressing the press on Wednes …
153 people arrested during Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi By Citizen Reporter May 13, 2026 08:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud addressing the press on Wednesday M …
Plans for Gen Z anniversary protests in Nairobi were marked by conflicting statements from police and the Interior Cabinet Secretary on Wednesday. The Nairobi Regional Police Commander said police had not received formal notification of the planned demonstrations and warned that any gathering without prior notice would be illegal, while traders appealed for peace.
Why it matters
New development showing conflicting police and Interior CS statements on June 25 protests reflects the immediate tension shaping today's commemoration events.
Plans for Gen Z anniversary protests in Nairobi were marked by conflicting statements from police and the Interior Cabinet Secretary on Wednesday. The Nairobi Regional Police Commander said police had not received formal notification of the planned demonstrations and warned that any gathering without prior notice would be illegal, while traders appealed for peace.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned government officials against intimidating citizens planning to participate in June 25 Gen Z memorial protests, saying the government must respect the constitutional right to peacefully assemble and commemorate those killed during the 2024 and 2025 anti-government demonstrations.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander said authorities have not received official notice of planned June 25 memorial marches marking the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z anti-government protests, though the government assures security measures are in place and urges Kenyans to continue normal activities.
Detectives arrested Elisha Karanja Gatwa in Ruiru on suspicion of burning a motor vehicle at Githurai Roundabout during recent violent fuel-related demonstrations. The DCI said it is continuing investigations to identify and arrest other suspects involved in the incident.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has published images of suspects allegedly involved in property destruction and attacks during recent fuel price protests, appealing to the public for information to aid in arrests.
A total of 220 suspects arrested during Monday fuel price hike protests in Nairobi were arraigned at Kibera Law Courts on charges of obstructing traffic by barricading Moi Avenue in the CBD. The accused, including some minors, were released on a cash bail of Ksh.5,000 and all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Traders in Murang'a counted losses after goons broke into business premises and looted goods on Monday night, with property worth millions of shillings vandalised and bank branches targeted. The incident occurred as goons clashed with police after demonstrations in Mukuyu market and Kwa Maji area, amid wider countrywide protests that disrupted transport and resulted in over 200 arrests in Nairobi.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud announced that 225 people have been arrested during ongoing fuel price hike protests, saying protesters did not pursue their grievances lawfully. Mohamud also reported that five police vehicles were vandalised, one civilian car was damaged, and six police officers were injured during clashes with protesters.
Police arrested 153 people during the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi over offences linked to demonstrations and public order violations, including misconduct, obstruction of police officers, unlawful assembly, and failure to notify police of protests. Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud said the arrests were made to secure the international event attended by diplomats and foreign delegations, with no incidents reported during the summit.
Several Nairobi roads will close or experience temporary disruptions during the Africa Forward Summit at KICC on May 11-12, 2026, co-chaired by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. City Hall Way, Harambee Avenue, and Parliament Road will close, while Mombasa Road, Thika Road, and Limuru Road will see partial closures and intermittent stops for presidential motorcades.