Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed that the United Opposition Coalition will actively participate in the Gen Z-led memorial protests scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
In a statement shared via his X account on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Kalonzo threw his full support behind the demonstrations, saying they would honour the young lives lost during last year’s anti-Finance Bill protests. He described the day as a moment of national reflection and peaceful resistance.
Kalonzo criticised President William Ruto’s administration, saying that the decision by many Kenyans to treat June 25 as a public holiday was a powerful response to government inaction.
“If anyone doubted that June 25 would be a public holiday, Mr Ruto has indeed confirmed it. Tomorrow, let there be peaceful demonstrations across the country. The United Opposition will be there marching in honour of our fallen heroes,” Kalonzo stated.
He also addressed recent confusion over whether the opposition would participate in the protests. Kalonzo dismissed claims circulating online that suggested otherwise, blaming pro-government bloggers for attempting to derail the movement. He said such misinformation only strengthened public determination to show up in large numbers.
Earlier in the day, while launching the People’s Restorative Justice Commission at Ufungamano House, Kalonzo warned of a reported state plot to disrupt the protests. He claimed that more than 5,500 hired goons had been stationed at City Hall with instructions to interfere with the demonstrations.
Kalonzo also accused the government of planning to disguise police officers in civilian clothing to infiltrate the crowds. He said this tactic was meant to confuse protesters and spark chaos.
“They want to confuse. You won’t know who is who,” he warned, urging demonstrators to remain alert and non-violent.
Despite these concerns, Kalonzo called on Kenyans to maintain discipline during the protests. He stressed the importance of unity, peace, and honouring those who had lost their lives fighting for justice and accountability.
“Let tomorrow’s protest be peaceful. Let us honour the lives lost last year with calm and unity,” he appealed.
He described the formation of the People’s Restorative Justice Commission as a response to the state’s failure to uphold basic constitutional rights. According to him, institutions tasked with ensuring equity and justice have fallen short, leaving citizens no choice but to act.
Kalonzo said the commission would help uncover the truth behind major scandals, including the fake fertiliser saga and the controversial Adani energy deal. He promised it would be a platform for truth, healing, and real accountability.
He also extended gratitude to the international community for speaking out in defence of human rights in Kenya. He said the world was watching closely and warned the government that it would not escape scrutiny.
