June 25 anniversary: DJ Krowbar calls for reflection on Gen Z lives lost in 2024
By Paulette Mboga, June 24, 2026Gospel DJ and entertainer DJ Krowbar has spoken ahead of the June 25 anniversary, calling on Kenyans to reflect on the Gen Z lives lost during the 2024 protests.
June 25 marks the anniversary of the massive 2024 youth-led anti-tax and anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. The date has since become a major day of remembrance, with demonstrations planned to honour those who died during the clashes in 2024 and the years that followed.
“As we approach the 25th of June, it is essential to engage in a measured reflection on the events of 2024,” DJ Krowbar said on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
He explained that discussions around the planned city shutdown have raised concerns among some citizens. According to him, many people believe such actions affect economic activities at a time when many families are already struggling to make ends meet. He said those concerns should not be dismissed.
“For many citizens, the call to shut down the city in remembrance of the Gen Z individuals who lost their lives to police violence raises understandable concerns,” he said.
DJ Krowbar noted that people have different views on the planned commemorations. He explained that some see the shutdown as a burden on an already weak economy, while others view it as an important act of remembrance. He said both perspectives deserve attention.
“People say these pauses waste resources in a weak economy. Since this is about daily survival, we should listen rather than ignore it,” he explained.
Remembering the cost of protest
Despite the concerns, DJ Krowbar said the events of 2024 should be viewed through the lens of active citizenship and public accountability. He argued that the protests were not random acts of disruption but demonstrations of citizens’ constitutional rights, seeking accountability from leaders.
“However, when analysing these events through the lens of active citizenship over public financial oversight, a deeper imperative emerges,” he said.
He further stated that remembering those who lost their lives remains important because their sacrifices are tied to the country’s democratic values. According to him, forgetting what happened would weaken the importance of accountability and transparency in society.
“The 2024 protests were not arbitrary disruptions; they were a profound, collective exercise of our constitutional rights to demand accountability,” DJ Krowbar said.