Eight killed, 400 injured as Kenya marks 2024 Gen Z protests

By Newsflash Reporter

Nairobi, June 25, 2025 – As Kenya marked the first anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024 protests, a fresh wave of demonstrations swept across 23 counties, leaving at least eight protesters dead and more than 400 others injured.

In a joint statement, the Law Society of Kenya, the Police Reforms Working Group, and the Kenya Medical Association extended condolences to the bereaved families and urged for restraint in the face of mounting tensions.

Medical teams and human rights observers confirmed that 83 of the injured were referred for specialized treatment, with several cases involving gunshot wounds.

Among the wounded were at least eight protesters and three police officers. However, the groups noted that the exact casualty figures may become clearer with time.

The three organizations called for calm and respect for life as protests persist. “Every Kenyan life is precious,” the statement emphasized, urging demonstrators still on the streets to exercise care and avoid further escalation. Law enforcement officers were also reminded to operate within constitutional limits and under the command of the National Police Service.

Peaceful resolution

The groups called on the government and political leaders to urgently seek a peaceful resolution to the current impasse. “We pray for our nation, dialogue, and a way forward from the political impasse facing Kenya,” the statement read. “May justice continue to be our shield and defender. God bless Kenya.”

The statement was backed by more than 20 civil society organizations including the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU), Defenders Coalition, HAKI Africa, FIDA-Kenya, the Katiba Institute, and the Constitution and Reform Education Consortium (CRECO), among others. These groups reaffirmed their commitment to a professional, accountable, and human rights-compliant policing framework.

The developments mirror the events of a year ago when protests over economic and political grievances turned tragic, claiming dozens of lives. As the country continues to mourn and demand justice, calls for national healing and reform are growing louder.