Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir has commended residents for conducting themselves peacefully during the first anniversary of the June 25 Gen-Z protests, describing the day as a testament to the county’s democratic maturity.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Nassir expressed gratitude to Mombasa residents for their commitment to calm and civic expression.
“I wish to sincerely thank the people of Mombasa County for conducting themselves peacefully during today’s commemoration of the first anniversary of the Gen-Z protests. Your commitment to calm and civic expression is commendable and reflects the maturity of our democratic culture,” Nassir stated.
He noted that across Mombasa Island, the mainland, and its sub-counties, the day passed without any major incidents, underscoring the possibility of peaceful engagement even when raising voices for justice and equity.
“Across Mombasa Island, the mainland, and in our sub-counties, the day has passed without major incident, proof that peaceful engagement is possible even as we raise our voices for justice and equity,” Nassir stated.
The governor further reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding the rights and freedoms enshrined in Kenya’s Constitution, vowing that he would continue to stand firm in defending human rights and speaking out against any form of injustice, oppression, or discrimination.
“As your Governor, I reaffirm our County’s unwavering support for the rights and freedoms enshrined in our Constitution. Mombasa will always stand firm in defending human rights, and we will continue to speak out peacefully and resolutely against any form of injustice, oppression, or discrimination,” he declared.
Kisumu residents praised
In a similar statement issued on Wednesday, Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o thanked residents for their restraint as the first anniversary of the Gen-Z protests was marked across the country.
Nyong’o commended Kisumu residents and those in surrounding towns for choosing peace despite protests in other major cities.
“I wish to thank the residents of Kisumu County for maintaining peace today during the activities commemorating the first anniversary of the Gen-Z protests. The streets in Kisumu City and other towns in our sub-counties remained relatively calm throughout the day,” Nyong’o said.
“The people of Kisumu will always be vigilant to protect and promote human rights in our republic. We will also express constructive dissent to any form of political oppression and abuse of human rights,” he added.
Kisumu, once known for actively participating in protests agitating for good governance, remained devoid of significant confrontation with police from the residents.
While there was police presence in the city, the protests failed to gather steam, as did several other parts of the country.
