Also known as: Bunge · Senate Plenary · both Houses of Parliament · the House · Kenyan national assembly
Kenya's legislative body summoning cabinet officials on housing projects and debating the Finance Bill 2026 amid Gen Z protests.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Capital News
… Opposition leaders, activists and families of victims of the June 2024 protests however, made their way to Parliament where they laid wreaths on barbed wires erected by police. …
Nairobi Falls Quiet as Kenya Marks Second Anniversary of Gen Z ProtestsCitizen Digital
Kenya police in massive show of force on protest anniversary By AFP June 25, 2026 11:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenyan police officers guard a barbed-wire roadblock outside Parliament buildings ahea …
Kenya police in massive show of force on protest anniversaryCitizen Digital
… Roads leading to Parliament have also been blocked using barbed wire. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Some motorists have been f …
Major roads blocked in Nairobi ahead of June 25 Gen Z anniversary protestsThe Standard
… s remain closed in Machakos; authorities block Nakuru-Nairobi highway at Chungamali. 11:37 am: Several youths arrested in Kitengela as police move to block Gen Z memorial protests; heavy security deployment and police patrols witnessed. 10:00 am: Security heightened at Parliament …
LIVE BLOG: Police seal key CBD entry points ahead of anniversary protestsThe Standard
… In Nairobi County, police cordoned off roads leading to the central business district and erected barbed-wire barricades on roads approaching Parliament. …
Police lockdown leaves towns deserted on Gen Z protest anniversaryCapital News
… In a statement issued on the eve of the second anniversary of the demonstrations that shook the country and led to the storming of Parliament, Kalonzo proposed that June 25 be designated “Liberation Day.” The opposition leader said the day should serve as a permanent reminder of …
Kalonzo pushes for June 25 public holiday in honor of Gen ZCapital News
… The June 25 memorial events are intended to mark the anniversary of the historic Gen Z-led protests that culminated in the storming of Parliament and triggered a nationwide reckoning over governance, accountability, and police conduct. …
Maraga warns against State intimidation ahead of June 25 Gen Z protest memorial marchCitizen Digital
… National Day of Remembrance, reflection, and accountability, and an occasion to honour those who gave their lives for the future of our Republic.” The former Vice President praised Gen Z and millennial protesters for what he described as a historic movement that forced Parliament …
‘Liberation Day’: Kalonzo calls for June 25th to be recognised as public holidayCitizen Digital
… n Kwale County, arguing that the process has been shrouded in secrecy and undertaken without public participation. The Centre for Litigation Trust wants the High Court in Kwale County to suspend implementation of the deal, estimated to be worth Ksh.9.7 trillion, until Parliament …
Petition filed to stop proposed Ksh.9.7 trillion Kenya-US Mrima Hill mining dealCitizen Digital
… n Kwale County, arguing that the process has been shrouded in secrecy and undertaken without public participation. The Centre for Litigation Trust wants the High Court in Kwale County to suspend implementation of the deal, estimated to be worth Ksh.9.7 trillion, until Parliament …
Petition filed to stop proposed Ksh.9.7 trillion Kenya-US Mrima Hill mining dealThe Ministry of Health is collecting public views on proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act of 2007 to address emerging nicotine products not covered under current legislation, as manufacturers increasingly target young people through deceptive packaging and marketing strategies.
3 hours ago · Capital News →
The Ministry of Health is collecting public views on proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act of 2007 to address emerging nicotine products not covered under current legislation, as manufacturers increasingly target young people through deceptive packaging and marketing strategies.
3 hours ago · Capital News →
Six people who went missing during June 25 anniversary protests commemorating victims of the 2024 Gen Z protests have been found alive after being allegedly tortured and abandoned in different parts of Nairobi, including Lang'ata Road and Talanta Stadium. Civil rights groups led by Kenya Human Rights Commission and Haki Africa confirmed the findings; the victims were being treated in hospital.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Standard's opinion piece states that the government owes Standard Media Group over Sh1.2 billion in unpaid advertising bills, and argues the state should settle its financial obligations rather than attacking the outlet's journalism.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard editorial accuses Kenya's politicians of cowardice for absent-voting on Finance Bill 2026 and disappearing from Gen Z protests they publicly encouraged, claiming they exploit youth activism for political gain while failing to show up when accountability is demanded.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights organisation Vocal Africa has alleged that five activists arrested outside Parliament during Thursday's Gen Z anniversary protests have disappeared, despite the release of more than 200 other demonstrators following court proceedings. The organisation identified the missing activists as Fredrick Ojiro, Colins Ochieng, Muteti Mulinge, Michael Ngige and Ochieng Alam, saying they were arrested in broad daylight while laying wreaths at barbed wire barricades outside Parliament.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament has directed Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to appear before a Speaker's Kamukunji next Thursday to respond to questions on stalled projects across the country, including the Affordable Housing Programme.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
A poetic commentary on Gen Z anniversary protests at Parliament, where police deployed razor wire. The author criticizes the government's response to protesting youths and references a Sh2 billion allocation.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament has directed Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to appear before a Speaker's Kamukunji next Thursday to respond to questions on stalled projects across the country, including the Affordable Housing Programme, a flagship undertaking of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police barricaded Parliament with razor wire on Thursday during anniversary protests by Gen Z, two years after youth stormed the building during 2024 anti-government demonstrations, transforming it into what the article describes as a fortress.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Environmental groups Green Belt Movement and Just Act have filed a court petition against the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Act, 2026, warning that permitting roads, power lines and utility corridors in Kenya's gazetted public forests could cause irreversible ecological damage including forest fragmentation and disruption of wildlife corridors. The petitioners argue the law was enacted without adequate public participation and unlawfully grants the Kenya Forest Service powers to authorize easements in protected forests including the Mau Forest Complex, the Aberdares, Mt Kenya, Kakamega, Karura and Ngong Road forests.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya and civil society groups have condemned what they described as "collective" arrests during Thursday's Gen Z second anniversary protests, in which more than 350 people were arrested nationwide. LSK has deployed volunteer lawyers to offer free representation to those being charged in various courts.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has directed state and public officers to ensure that no public projects bear the names, images or identities of public officials or their political parties. The columnist argues this directive is overdue, noting that politicians have long branded public infrastructure and programmes with their names and images, from cattle dips to school feeding schemes.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commended the largely peaceful conduct of demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, noting that 355 people were arrested for various offences but authorities reported no widespread looting, vandalism, violence or injuries.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
At least 355 people were arrested during nationwide demonstrations on June 25 marking the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-government protests. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the suspects face charges including robbery, vandalism, obstruction of roads, and attempted theft, with Nairobi County recording 161 arrests, Kajiado 123, and Kiambu 36.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reported 355 arrests during Thursday's June 25 demonstrations, saying security agencies thwarted criminal infiltration of largely peaceful protests and crediting heightened security and public cooperation for maintaining order. No widespread looting, vandalism, violence or injuries were reported during the commemorations, though Murkomen said the arrest number could rise as investigations continue.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
Activist Boniface Mwangi has called on the government to build a permanent monument outside Parliament to honor young Kenyans killed during the Gen Z protests, saying it would serve as a lasting reminder of their sacrifice and the country's struggle for accountability.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
Activists commemorating the June 25 Gen Z protests rejected compensation and demanded the arrest and prosecution of police officers implicated in demonstrators' deaths, along with a national memorial and formal government apology. The demands were made outside Parliament as activists, families of victims, and youth groups laid flowers for those killed during the 2024 anti-government protests.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
Police used acoustic devices mounted on an armoured vehicle to order demonstrators out of Nairobi's CBD during June 25 anniversary protests, after a dispute over when the demonstration could end; protesters argued the Public Order Act permits demonstrations until 6pm, while police cited a 1pm conclusion time from protest notifications.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja defended extensive barricades and road closures around Nairobi's CBD on June 25, saying the security measures were based on intelligence reports warning of possible infiltration attempts during the anti-Finance Bill protest anniversary. Kanja maintained the operation was necessary to safeguard lives and property while allowing peaceful demonstrations, though critics including human rights groups argued the heavy deployment inconvenienced commuters and businesses.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
Plainclothes police officers on motorbikes have been firing indiscriminately in the air and beating bystanders in Githurai 45 and other estates, captured in viral videos. The actions coincide with Kenyans taking to the streets in remembrance of those killed and injured during previous protests.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and other opposition leaders including Eugene Wamalwa, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Martha Karua were denied access to Parliament on Thursday as they attempted to lay wreaths commemorating victims of June 25 anti-government protests. Orengo accused the government of interfering with Kenyans' right to lawful assembly and called for June 25 to be recognized as an official national mourning day.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi's Central Business District was largely deserted on Thursday as Kenya marked the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, with shuttered businesses, barricaded roads, and heavy police deployment across the capital despite the government declaring it a normal working day.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan police set up roadblocks and a massive security presence on June 25, 2026, to prevent demonstrations marking two years since the June 2024 Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill uprising that stormed Parliament. The 2024 protests against economic hardship and corruption resulted in at least 127 deaths across two years, according to a police watchdog.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have barricaded major roads in Nairobi including Thika Road, Mombasa Road, Waiyaki Way, and Rongai ahead of planned anniversary protests commemorating victims killed in June 25 anti-government protests in 2024 and 2025. Protesters plan to conduct a nationwide candlelighting ceremony to honour those killed.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have sealed key entry points into Nairobi's Central Business District and mounted barricades across the country ahead of planned Gen Z anniversary protests on June 25, with security forces engaging demonstrators and deploying anti-riot units in multiple towns.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
On June 25, Kenya's major towns were largely deserted as police mounted roadblocks and heavy security deployments ahead of planned protests marking the second anniversary of the June 2024 Gen Z demonstrations. The lockdown occurred despite the Interior Cabinet Secretary's assurance that it would be a normal working day.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for June 25 to be recognized as a national public holiday designated "Liberation Day" to commemorate the sacrifices made by young Kenyans during the 2024 Gen Z protests that led to the storming of Parliament.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for June 25 to be formally recognised as a national public holiday, dubbed 'Liberation Day,' in honour of young Kenyans who led the anti-Finance Bill protests of 2024.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A lobby group has petitioned the High Court in Kwale County to suspend implementation of a proposed Kenya-United States agreement to exploit rare earth minerals at Mrima Hill, arguing the process lacked transparency and public participation. The deal is estimated to be worth Ksh.9.7 trillion.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →