Kalonzo, Karua And Orengo Join Families Of June 25 Protest Victims In Parliament Wreath-Laying
News Updated: 25 June 2026 12:12 EAT
Photo courtesy : Wiper Patriotic Front Party Leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka during the wrath laying at parliament building
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, NARC Kenya leader Martha Karua and Siaya Governor James Orengo on Thursday joined families of victims of the June 25, 2024 protests in a wreath-laying ceremony held near Parliament in Nairobi. The event marked the second anniversary of the anti-government demonstrations that turned deadly during clashes outside the legislative building.
The commemoration began with prayers and reflection at Holy Family Basilica before a procession moved towards Parliament Road under heavy police deployment. Security officers had sealed off key routes into the Central Business District, forcing the gathering to proceed within a restricted perimeter outside Parliament Square.
Families of the deceased carried portraits and placards bearing the names of their relatives, calling for accountability over the deaths recorded during the 2024 protests. They accused authorities of delaying investigations and demanded full disclosure of findings, compensation, and justice for those killed and injured.
Opposition leaders described the ceremony as a peaceful act of remembrance and constitutional expression. Kalonzo Musyoka said the families deserved closure and urged the government to address grievances linked to police conduct during the protests.
Martha Karua emphasized the right to peaceful assembly, urging authorities to avoid excessive force during commemorative activities and future demonstrations. She stated that the memory of those killed should guide national reforms on policing and governance.
James Orengo said the events of June 25 had become a defining moment in Kenya’s democratic journey, calling for sustained accountability and institutional reforms to prevent a repeat of such incidents.
Heavy police presence remained visible around Parliament and surrounding streets, with officers maintaining barricades and controlling access as part of broader security measures linked to the anniversary commemorations.
Traffic disruptions were reported across Nairobi’s CBD as security operations slowed movement and diverted vehicles away from key government installations. Businesses in some areas operated under restricted access conditions due to the heightened security.
Human rights organizations have previously estimated that dozens of people died during the 2024 protests, which were triggered by opposition to the Finance Bill and escalated into nationwide unrest.
The demonstrations saw widespread clashes between protesters and police, with reports of injuries, arrests, and destruction of property across several towns in Kenya.
The storming of Parliament during the protests remains one of the most significant flashpoints, drawing continued political debate and legal scrutiny over the use of force by security agencies.
Families participating in the wreath-laying ceremony said they are still pursuing truth and accountability, insisting that official recognition of victims remains incomplete.
Opposition leaders aligned themselves with the families, stating that national healing depends on transparency, justice, and reforms in law enforcement practices.
The memorial concluded peacefully, though tension remained in the capital amid ongoing security operations and parallel anniversary-related activities planned across the country.
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