Activist Boniface Mwangi has revealed details of how today’s Gen Z protests will unfold, emphasising a peaceful march to Parliament to honour young Kenyans killed during previous demonstrations.
In a statement issued ahead of the June 25 anniversary protests, Mwangi said participants will gather in Nairobi and proceed in an organised procession դեպի Parliament, where they will lay flowers in memory of what he described as “Gen Z heroes” who lost their lives during last year’s unrest.
“Tomorrow, we are marching peacefully to Parliament to lay flowers for the Gen Z heroes whose lives were ruthlessly cut short by police bullets,” Mwangi said.
He stressed that the demonstration will be conducted within the law, adding that organisers have already shared the planned route with authorities.
According to Mwangi, the responsibility now lies with the government to guarantee safety for both protesters and businesses along the route.
“We have asked President Ruto and his government to line up uniformed police officers along the route we gave them to protect us and businesses from his gang of goons and killer cops,” he stated.
“This request is not a favour but a constitutional right to a peaceful march. No more illegal arrests, abductions, bloodshed, and killings.”
The activist’s remarks come amid heightened tension across the country, with security agencies on alert and political leaders issuing mixed reactions ahead of the demonstrations.
While authorities have warned against violence, organisers maintain the protests are strictly peaceful and commemorative.
Beyond Nairobi, Mwangi encouraged Kenyans in other parts of the country to mark the day by standing in solidarity with affected families.
He called for visits to homes of victims as a way of recognising their sacrifice and keeping public attention on unresolved cases.
“For those outside Nairobi, feel free to visit the families of the Gen Z heroes. Their sacrifice shall not be forgotten, and one day their killers and their masters will be held accountable,” he added.
Today’s protests are expected to draw nationwide participation, with memorial activities, marches, and calls for justice dominating the agenda as Kenya marks a politically sensitive anniversary.