GEN Z PROTESTS: Highlights from across the country

7.30

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reports that at least eight people died across six counties during the protests. Commission vice chairperson Dr Raymond Nyeris alleged that they all succumbed to gunshot wounds.

5.00

Thousands of protesters who had stalled at AAR hospital on Kiambu Road breach police barricade, en route to Thika Road.

4.30

Protesters gain access to State House Road, Nairobi. Heavy police barricade prevents them from proceeding to State House - a protected area.

4.00

A police lorry torched in Eldoret during ongoing protests. Uasin Gishu county police commander Benjamin Mwanthi confirmed the incident.

3.57

LSK called the directive “an absolute nullity in law” and urged journalists and broadcasters to defy it.

3.11

Several arrested as protestors set a section of the Kikuyu police station on fire.

3.00

Investigative journalism outlet Africa Uncensored criticises a directive issued by the Communications Authority, which ordered television and radio stations to cease live coverage of Wednesday’s nationwide protests.

2.53

KEG said the directive is a gross violation of the constitution and an affront to press freedom and public accountability.

2.30

Anti-riot police officers were cornered along Mwireri Road in Kitengela during ongoing confrontations with protestors.

2.11

Katiba Institute moves to court over police barricades in Nairobi CBD

2.05

Naivasha protesters light bonfires, block Naivasha-Nakuru Highway

2.00

Police use teargas to disperse protesters in Mombasa after a peaceful march turns tense

1.37

The counties of Homa Bay and Busia, known strongholds of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, have joined the ongoing nationwide protests.

In Homa Bay, residents were seen crowded in the streets marching towards one direction.In Busia, the protestors marched the streets with chants, maintaining calm and peace.

1.30

Private security guards in Mombasa save a police officer caught up in the midst of protesters

1.23

Activist Hussein Khalid steps in to give first aid to a police officer who has been injured in Nairobi CBD.

1.20

One person shot dead, and several injured in Matuu town, Machakos County

1.15

Several youth have been injured and others arrested as police used tear gas to disperse thousands of youth who are protesting in Eldoret. Another group youth armed with rungus also took to the streets and engaged in running battles with the Gen Z protesters.

1.09

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a directive to all television and radio stations ordering an immediate halt to live coverage of the ongoing nationwide demonstrations.

1.05

Protesters allegedly shot by police rushed to KNH for treatment

1.03

Demonstrators in Kisii town lit tires on roads, paralysing transport and disrupting activities.

1.01

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah joins demonstrators in Nairobi CBD as part of the nationwide protests.

12.56

Police use water cannons to disperse protesters in Nairobi CBD

12.53

“Kwani hawa ni wanyama aje?” passengers cry out after police lob teargas inside a matatu in Nairobi CBD

12.51

Protesters in Ol Kaloo, Nyandarua, light candles, sing the National Anthem in remembrance of those who died in 2024 Gen Z protests

12.48

12.40

President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria has told police that not every teargas canister that left 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."

12.35

Eyewitnesses say the officer had been part of a unit trying to disperse demonstrators when she became isolated during the chaos.

12.30

Nairobi CBD painted with White smoke as police clash with protesters

12.25

12.20

Protesters run for safety after police lobby teargas along Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, on June 25.

12.15

Teragas and tension as protesters push back. More police have been deployed in Nairobi

12.12

Female cop collapses during protests, rushed to hospital

12.08

12.06

Nyeri is the political backyard of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua—who fell out with President William Ruto, leading to his ouster—is also witnessing an unprecedented show of resistance.

11.59

Police chased by protestors along Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi CBD.

11.55

11.51

Water cannons arrive in Nairobi CBD to disperse protesters.

11.45

Running battles between police and protesters in Nairobi CBD

11.40

Former Chief Justice David Maraga teargassed during Gen Z demonstrators in Nairobi streets.

11.37

Former Chief Justice David Maraga joins Gen Z demonstrators in the Nairobi streets. He warns the government that Wednesday’s June 25 protests mark “the beginning of Kenya’s third liberation,” with young Kenyans defending the 2010 Constitution through peaceful demonstration.

11.35

Hundreds of young people on Wednesday poured into the streets of Eldoret — President William Ruto’s hometown

Demonstrations began at the Eldoret main market, with protesters marching through the town’s major streets.

11.34

11:28am

Police on horses chase a crowd outside Mama Ngina Street in Nairobi.

11:27am

Shops closed, teargas and live bullets as police engage Kitengela protesters

11:10am

Nyeri residents take to the streets as protests take shape

11:12am

Tear gas fired along Thika road as protesters clash with police

10:42am

Tear gas fired in Kangemi as Police disperse protesters.