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Boniface Mwangi urges Kenyans outside Nairobi to visit families of fallen Gen Z protesters
25th June, 2026 08:13 AM
Human rights activist and photojournalist Boniface Mwangi has called on Kenyans living outside Nairobi to visit and support the families of young protesters who lost their lives during the Gen Z demonstrations.
In a message shared ahead of the June 25 commemoration, Mwangi urged those unable to participate in activities in Nairobi to spend time with the families of the fallen protesters, describing them as heroes whose sacrifice should never be forgotten.
“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,” Mwangi said.
June 25 memorial
The activist also announced plans for a peaceful march to Parliament to honour those who died during the protests.
“Tomorrow, we are marching peacefully to Parliament to lay flowers for the Gen Z heroes whose lives were ruthlessly cut short by police bullets,” he stated.
According to Mwangi, they had informed the government of the planned route and requested security to ensure the safety of participants and businesses during the procession.
He said the request for police protection was not a favour but a constitutional right guaranteed to all citizens seeking to assemble and demonstrate peacefully.
“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. This request is not a favour but a constitutional right to a peaceful march. No more illegal arrests, abductions, bloodshed, and killings,” he added.
Mwangi’s remarks came as Kenyans prepared to mark the anniversary of the June 25, 2024, protests, which saw thousands of young people take to the streets to oppose the Finance Bill and demand better governance.
The demonstrations resulted in several deaths and injuries, sparking calls for accountability and justice.
The June 25 anniversary has seen renewed calls for justice for victims of last year’s protests, with many Kenyans using the occasion to remember those who died and reflect on the issues that drove young people to the streets.
