Eric Omondi explains why he did not join June 25 anniversary protests
By William Muthama, June 25, 2026Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has explained why he did not take part in the June 25, 2026, Gen Z commemorations despite being one of the public figures closely associated with youth-led protests in recent years.
Speaking in a video shared on Thursday, June 25, 2026, Omondi revealed that his recent encounters with police and the courts influenced his decision to stay away from the streets.
“Jana nimekuwa kortini, juzi nimeshikwa, so Wakenya pia waende sasa. Mimi nawasupport,” he said.
The comedian encouraged Kenyans who wished to participate in the demonstrations to do so, maintaining that peaceful protest is a constitutional right.
Supports demonstrators
Omondi urged authorities to allow citizens to exercise their right to demonstrate without interference.
“Go out, it’s your right to demonstrate na serikali itulie juu hao ndio wanafanyanga michafuko,” he stated.
He further accused the government and police of being responsible for the violence witnessed during some protests.
“And let us cry because the government is doing a lot of damage. All the damage is done by the police and the Kenyan government,” he said.
The activist also called on Kenyans to use the anniversary to honour those who lost their lives during the June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill protests, which sparked a nationwide Gen Z movement and forced the withdrawal of the controversial legislation.
Remembering victims
While encouraging citizens to commemorate the anniversary, Omondi disclosed that he would not be joining demonstrators in the streets.
Instead, he said he would spend the day in prayer and reflection.
“I was arrested by the police. I was arrested for three nights. Friday, Saturday, Sunday,” he recounted.
“Go and celebrate and commemorate. And remember. And pray. I will go to church. I won’t be in the streets.”
According to Omondi, attending church was his way of honouring those who died during the protests.
“I will go to church to commemorate the people we lost,” he added.
His remarks came as thousands of Kenyans participated in June 25 anniversary demonstrations across the country, with many demanding justice for victims of the 2024 protests and accountability for human rights violations linked to the demonstrations.