DNK International By Our Reporter,Nairobi
Julius Kamau, a 34 year old Nairobi based activist is widely described by supporters as “Kenya’s most arrested man”.
He was on Tuesday arrested alongside 10 others during protests against rising fuel prices in the country.
His arresr was within the Central Business District and marked what is believed to be his 100th arrest as anti-riot police engaged demonstrators in running battles even as businesses remained open across the city centre.
He was born in Kiambu County and raised in Nairobi’s Eastlands area.
Kamau is a trained electrician who has largely set aside his profession to dedicate his life to street activism, becoming a constant presence in almost all demonstrations against the high cost of living, governance concerns, and economic inequality.
He’s married with two children and his activism as he told DNK-International has often placed him at odds with authorities and occasionally strained his family life, but he has remained steadfast in his cause.
Kamau’s journey into activism began around 2012 during his time at a technical training institute, where he was influenced by fellow students and seasoned activists who were organizing protests over tuition fees and broader social injustices, an experience he frequently cites as the turning point that shaped his political consciousness and commitment to public dissent.
Over the years, he has taken part in some of the country’s most high profile protests, including demonstrations following the 2017 elections, anti-finance bill marches, anti-corruption rallies, and the recent wave of cost of living protests targeting fuel and food prices, often positioning himself at the forefront of crowds near key government installations and major streets in Nairobi.
His repeated arrests have seen him arraigned in court numerous times on charges such as unlawful assembly and incitement, but in many cases he has been acquitted or the charges dropped due to insufficient evidence, reinforcing his resolve to continue protesting.
Known for his defiant tone, Kamau has delivered memorable remarks that have resonated among supporters, including his often quoted stance: “If speaking for the poor is a crime, then I will keep committing it,” and “You can arrest a man, but you cannot arrest the truth,” sentiments that have helped cement his image as a symbol of resistance among sections of Nairobi’s youth.
While his critics accuse him of provoking authorities and disrupting public order, his supporters see him as a fearless voice for ordinary Kenyans struggling with economic hardship, and his latest arrest comes amid growing public anger over fuel prices and the rising cost of living, placing him once again at the centre of Kenya’s ongoing debate over protest, policing, and the limits of dissent.
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