- An interdenominational prayer service was held at All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi
- Memorial honours lives lost during June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests
- Service organised by churches and civil groups under the theme “Lest We Forget June 25”
- Key leaders, including Maraga, Kalonzo, and Wamalwa in attendance
- Upcoming anniversary protests expected nationwide on June 25, 2025
Nairobi’s All Saints’ Cathedral was filled with silence, prayer, and reflection on Sunday afternoon as Kenyans gathered to remember the victims of last year’s June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.
The interdenominational memorial, dubbed “Lest We Forget June 25”, brought together religious leaders, civil society, and opposition figures in a moment of national unity and mourning.
The prayer event kicked off at 3 pm, with messages of hope and justice delivered by representatives from faith organisations like the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), and the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF).
Among those in attendance were former Chief Justice David Maraga, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP-Kenya’s Eugene Wamalwa, who joined the crowd in silence and prayer for the fallen youth.
With powerful scripture readings, songs, and tributes, the service turned into more than a remembrance — it became a rallying cry for accountability, dignity, and reform.
Speakers urged the government to listen to the cries of its citizens, warning that Kenya cannot heal without truth and action.
“This is not just about mourning the past. It’s a demand for a future that honours those who died,” one clergy member said.
The June 2024 protests broke out after the passage of a controversial Finance Bill, with young Kenyans taking to the streets to voice their anger. What began as peaceful protests ended in bloodshed when demonstrators stormed Parliament and police opened fire.
Several young lives were lost that day — a tragedy that remains etched in the nation’s memory.
Exactly one year later, new protests are being planned for June 25, 2025, with organisers calling for continued resistance against economic injustice and police brutality.
The recent death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, who allegedly died in police custody, has only added to the tension.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda confirmed that his office has received official notification from protest organisers and assured the public that security will be maintained.
As the anniversary approaches, the mood is tense but determined, with faith groups, opposition leaders, and Gen Z activists all sending one message: the lives lost will not be forgotten.
