President William Ruto’s economic advisor, Moses Kuria, has expressed profound sorrow over the deaths of Kenyans killed during the first anniversary of the 2024 anti‑government protests.
Taking to his official X account on the night of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Kuria particularly highlighted the tragic events in Nyeri County, noting that four of the reported deaths were from the county.
“My heart bleeds for my beloved people of Nyeri. Of the 11 deaths reported in the country, 4 of them, a whopping 35%, were in Nyeri County. God save our nation,” Kuria mourned.
Victims
Kuria’s condolence message comes after the Law Society of Kenya confirmed that at least eight people died and hundreds were injured during the June 25 memorial protests.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo also noted that at least 400 protesters were treated, with eight of them receiving treatments for gunshot wounds, while 83 people were given specialised treatments for serious injuries.
“The Law Society of Kenya, Police Reforms Working Group and the Kenya Medical Association express condolences to the families of the eight protesters who were killed today. At least 400 others were treated, with 83 of them referred to specialised treatment for serious injuries. At least 8 protesters have been treated for gunshot wounds. Three of the injured are police officers,” Odhiambo disclosed.
Kuria on protest
Kuria had earlier lauded the youth-led nationwide protests for being peaceful.
Taking to his official social media platforms, he urged them to maintain the same discipline throughout the day, emphasising that peaceful protest is a constitutional right. Kuria also commended the police for their restraint, calling on them to continue exercising professionalism in handling the demonstrations.
Kuria further challenged the officers not to misuse tear gas by firing it at the protestors, encouraging them to return unused canisters to their stations.
According to him, the current events signal the maturing of Kenya’s democracy.
“I am largely happy that Gen Z demonstrations across the country are largely peaceful, AS THEY SHOULD BE. I also want to commend the police for exercising restraint SO FAR.
“I appeal to demonstrators to maintain peace throughout as they exercise their inalienable constitutional right to picket. Equally, I urge the police to keep up with the restraint and remember that not every teargas canister that leaves the station must be used in the streets. I challenge you to return all canisters to the stations unused. Our democracy is coming of age,” Kuria said.
