- Julius Malema and his EFF party condemned President William Ruto’s administration by using force against Gen Z peace protesters
- EFF accused the Kenyan government of suppressing opposition and banning media broadcasting to hide government violence
- Malema showed full solidarity with Kenyan youth, praising their stubbornness against economic injustice and corruption
- EFF quoted KNCHR reports showing eight were killed and hundreds injured during a June 25 protest across Kenya
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has criticized the presidential administration William Ruto Regarding police brutality, media control and repression during protests in Kenya on June 25.
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The opposition leader and his Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) accused the government of silencing the opposition and violating fundamental rights.
In a strong statement issued on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the EFF accused Ruto of launching violence against peaceful protesters to celebrate the first year of The procession of 2024.
The movement, previously motivated by the current IMF -backed bill, has turned into a broader impulse by youth against government corruption, economic inequality, and carelessness.
“The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns in violent words of the brutal oppression of the protesters, the control of the free media, and the rise of the dictatorship led by President William Ruto in Kenya,” The statement said in part.
Malema shows his solidarity with Kenyan gen Z
The Malema party praised the Kenyan youth for their courage and courage to stand against what they referred to as the “dedicated” regime.
“So, EFF, once again declares its complete solidarity with Kenyan youth as we did last year in their fight against spending through the bill. The party said.
According to the EFF, the bill was only the tip of the iceberg, and the following government’s oppression against opponents has exposed the greatest administration’s crisis.
The EFF reported a new report from the Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNCHR), which shows that approximately eight people were killed in a June 25 protest.
According to the report, more than 400 others were injured across the country, many of whom were shot or physically attacked.
It is said that victims are not only protesters but also journalists and some police officers were arrested in the chaos.
Why did Malema accuse Ruto of being a coward?
In a direct flight to Ruto, the EFF called on the government by ordering a ban on live broadcasts during the protest.
The orders, issued by the Kenya Communications Authority (CA), were organized as a constitutional action.
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But the Malema party claimed to be a calculator attempt to silence the opposition and to hide the government’s riots from public eyes.
“In a state of despair, President Ruto instructed the Kenya Communications Authority (CAK) to ban all direct announcements of the protest, citing a deliberate distortion of the Constitution which, of course, protects freedom of expression and freedom of the press. EFF has been added.
The EFF called for immediate reform, calling on Ruto to end the government’s violence, remove all sanctions on the media and hold responsibility for the murder and injuries.
Is Malema standing next to the Kenyan youth?
This is not the first time Malema has stopped with Kenyan protesters.
EFF also showed solidarity during the 2024 protest.
Malema called on African leaders to respect the rights of young people and to protect democratic positions across the continent.
As soon Raila Odinga Accepting failure and releasing young leaders.
Malema’s remarks angered some of Raila’s supporters, who went on to make her stand, demanding that she stop commenting on Kenyan politics and focusing on her political goals in South Africa.
The EFF leader has pretended to be a Pan-Africanist promoting the African agenda on the continent.
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