DNK International By Staff Reporter
Families of young Kenyans killed during anti-government protests over the past two years have announced plans for nationwide remembrance activities on June 25, 2026, as they continue to demand justice and accountability for the deaths.
Under the banner “Justice 4 Our Mashujaa”, parents, siblings, relatives, and friends of the victims will gather in Nairobi before proceeding to Parliament Buildings to lay flowers in honor of those who lost their lives during the demonstrations.
Organizers say the event will serve as both a memorial and a call for justice for victims of alleged police brutality and other human rights violations linked to the protests.
According to the organizers, Kenyans across the country have been invited to either join the peaceful marches or observe the day from home in remembrance of the young people who were killed.
“We have invited all Kenyans to join us or stay at home, with no school and no work, as we remember the children who have been killed by the state in the past two years,” the organizers said.
The planned commemoration comes amid renewed calls for investigations into the deaths, compensation for affected families, and reforms aimed at preventing future abuses by security agencies.
Organizers have also written to the office of the Inspector General of Police, formally notifying authorities of the planned peaceful processions and requesting adequate security measures to protect participants and their property during the events.
In the letter, they urged police to facilitate the demonstrations and ensure the safety of mourners expected to take part in marches across different parts of the country.
The June 25 remembrance activities are expected to include flower-laying ceremonies, peaceful processions, and moments of reflection in memory of those who died during the protests.
The movement’s demands include justice and accountability for victims, public acknowledgment of the losses suffered by families, meaningful compensation, and guarantees against future human rights violations.
The organizers have maintained that the commemorations will be peaceful and have called on Kenyans to participate responsibly as the country reflects on one of the most significant chapters in its recent history.
