Opposition Leaders Lead March to Parliament as June 25 Protesters Demand Justice

Activist Boniface Mwangi said the demonstrators were exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly while demanding accountability from the authorities.

"We are marching to Parliament in peace. We demand justice, accountability, and protection," Mwangi said.

The demonstrations took place amid heightened security across Nairobi, with police maintaining a heavy presence in several parts of the city. Officers lobbed tear gas to disperse groups of protesters in some areas, leading to running battles between police and demonstrators.

Police also carried out arrests in different parts of Nairobi as security agencies sought to contain the protests.

In Githurai, suspected criminals reportedly took advantage of the unrest to steal from members of the public, prompting police officers on motorcycles, commonly known as boda bodas, to intervene.

Despite sporadic confrontations in Nairobi, several parts of the country remained calm, including Kisumu, a city historically associated with opposition-led protests.

In Kondele, a neighbourhood that has previously been a hotspot during anti-government demonstrations, residents adopted a different approach. By around 9:30 a.m., youths were lining up to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election, even as Governor Orengo participated in demonstrations in Nairobi.

Meanwhile, much of Nairobi's CBD remained largely deserted, with many businesses closed and residents opting to stay away amid fears of clashes between protesters and security officers.

The June 25 demonstrations were organised to commemorate the anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z-led protests, which resulted in deaths, injuries, and widespread calls for accountability over the use of force by security agencies.