Quickmart Supermarket has issued a firm rebuttal to social media reports claiming that dozens of bodies were found at its OTC branch following the June 25 Gen Z protests.
The retailer clarified in a statement issued Thursday, June 26, 2025, that although both its OTC and Ruiru outlets faced disruptions during the demonstrations, no injuries or fatalities were recorded at either location.
In its official response, Quickmart stated “Contrary to misleading information circulating on digital platforms, we wish to assure the public that no staff, customers, or any other individuals were injured or deceased at the two outlets.”
The supermarket emphasized that the safety and security of its employees, customers, and the wider community remain its top priority.
Quickmart acknowledged the impact of the protests on operations and reaffirmed its commitment to restoring services.
“While we recognize that the recent events have posed a significant challenge for these outlets, we want to emphasize that Quickmart is deeply committed to restoring normalcy as swiftly as possible,” the statement read.
“We are actively engaging all necessary measures to ensure continued service excellence and to support our shoppers and staff during this time.”
In the meantime, customers were advised to use their nearest alternative Quickmart branch as the affected outlets undergo recovery. Authorities have not yet commented publicly on the online claims.
Earlier, large crowds were seen gathering outside the Quickmart OTC branch, prompting law enforcement to deploy tear gas to disperse the assembly. The unrest extended across various counties as demonstrators marked the first anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited the affected areas in Nairobi on Thursday, stating that police were working with business owners and reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend suspects.
Murkomen asserted that what unfolded was more than protest, it was a planned attempt to overthrow the government.
“Yesterday, police foiled an attempted coup. The demonstrations had nothing to do with protest or freedom of expression. It was an unconstitutional attempt to change the government of the day,” he said.
He described the events as acts of terrorism, claiming they were politically motivated and carefully coordinated. Murkomen reported at least 10 deaths and over 400 injuries, including 300 police officers, in the aftermath.
