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Jun 25, 2026

Kenyan police detain hundreds, fire tear gas as protesters mark second anniversary of deadly 2024 demonstrations

Kenyan police arrested more than 350 people and dispersed crowds with tear gas in Nairobi on Thursday as families of victims and demonstrators marked the two-year anniversary of 2024 anti-government protests that killed approximately 60 people. Protesters marched to Parliament demanding compensation and justice for those killed during the original demonstrations against tax hikes and cost of living.

Jun 25, 20265 sources

Top claims

▪President William Ruto announced a 2 billion Kenyan shilling ($15.5 million) fund to compensate nearly 2,000 victims of protest-related human rights abuses between 2017 and 2025
▪Kenyan police arrested 355 people nationwide on June 25, 2026, during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-government protests
▪Families of the deceased and protest organizers are demanding credible investigations, the arrest of responsible officers, and guarantees against the future use of excessive force

People involved

William Ruto

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Civil unrest1 Government accountability1 Human rights1 Police accountability1

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