Kenya, 25 June 2026 - Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Noor has praised youth and demonstrators in the coastal city for conducting peaceful protests during the June 25 anniversary commemorations, saying the procession was orderly and free from incidents of looting, vandalism or destruction of property.
Speaking after the demonstrations, Mohamed noted that police officers escorted protesters throughout the march to ensure their safety and maintain public order.
He commended the youth for exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly and expression while maintaining calm throughout the day.
“Mombasa's youth deserve recognition for conducting peaceful demonstrations devoid of looting and destruction,” he said.
The County Commissioner recalled that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had previously lauded Mombasa residents for their peaceful conduct during earlier demonstrations and said the youth had once again demonstrated maturity.
“The Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen, last time hailed Mombasa youth for conducting peaceful demonstrations, and today you have shown the same,” Noor said.