Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has called for mass participation in the Gen Z memorial protests set to take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
The protests are being organised to honour young people who lost their lives during last year’s anti-government demonstrations.
In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Amisi urged all Kenyans to actively participate in the march. He said that building a better Kenya requires everyone’s time, effort, and collective energy.
According to him, it is not enough to simply support the youth from the sidelines; everyone must show up and stand in solidarity.
“We must not just support the youth demonstration tomorrow; we must all be in town tomorrow. For Kenya to be better, all our efforts, our time and our concerted energies must be applied. A better Kenya is good for all of us,” Amisi stated.
Protests
Tension is rising across the country ahead of the memorial, which will take place in multiple towns including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Machakos, Kiambu, and Naivasha.
In Nairobi, demonstrators will gather at Kenyatta Avenue Roundabout from 9:00 am. From there, they plan to march towards Parliament and the President’s Office in a peaceful procession.
The event will include silent marches, candlelight vigils, and the laying of flowers to remember those who died. Organisers have made it clear that this is not a political event, but a memorial aimed at demanding justice, accountability, and respect for human life.
Youth across the country have been mobilising online under hashtags like #Justice4OurMashujaa and #NeverForgetKE. Social media is full of artwork, tribute videos, and posters inviting people to join the peaceful demonstrations.
Security and protection
Police have acknowledged the planned activities and promised to provide security. National Police Service spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga reassured the public that officers will be on duty to maintain peace and order.
Speaking on a local media station on Tuesday, Nyaga showed compassion towards the grieving families. He said he could relate as a parent and sympathised with the pain of losing a child in situations that could have been avoided.
Nyaga said that the police had received a petition from the organisers and were committed to working with them. He confirmed that the Inspector General had been open about the past protests and recognised the importance of this memorial.
He added that the police will be present not to intimidate the demonstrators but to support and assist in maintaining peace throughout the day. However, he reminded the public to respect protected areas such as Parliament and the State House, which are governed by the Protected Areas Act.
He urged Kenyans to familiarise themselves with these laws and to avoid breaching any security zones during the protests.
Nyaga stressed that national peace and stability are a shared duty between the security forces and citizens.
He called for cooperation between the public and police, saying that by working together, Kenya can move forward, pass important messages peacefully, and honour those who lost their lives.
