Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said opposition supporters will return to the streets on June 25, 2026, to remember young people killed during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests and to oppose new government policies, including the Finance Bill 2026/27.

Speaking in Thika on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Kalonzo told supporters that the planned demonstrations will also serve as a moment of remembrance for what he called “Gen Z victims” of state violence during past protests.

“Wakati wa mgomo wa matatu, watu wanne walipigwa risasi wakauwawa,” he said. “Ni kama serikali hii iko na haja kubwa na damu ya wananchi wa Kenya. Na ni lazima tuikomeshe.”

He accused the government of using excessive force against citizens and said many young people had lost their lives during demonstrations linked to economic grievances.

Kalonzo said more than 100 youths were killed during earlier protests and insisted that families still deserve answers and justice.

“Mwezi unaokuja tutakuwa tunakumbuka vijana wetu zaidi ya mia moja ambao waliuawa na serikali hii,” he said.

He added that the June 25, 2026 gathering will mark the third anniversary of the deaths of young protesters who took part in demonstrations against rising taxes and the cost of living in 2024.

According to him, the protests were driven by frustration over unemployment, high taxation, and what he described as corruption and poor governance.

He said many of the young people who joined the protests rejected a system they believed was unfair.

“Walisema hawataki nchi ambayo inatawaliwa kiwazi,” he said, referring to claims of open corruption and mismanagement.

Kalonzo rejects Finance Bill 2026

Kalonzo also criticised the Finance Bill 2026/27, which is currently under public participation in Parliament. He warned that if passed, it would increase the burden on ordinary Kenyans.

“Jumanne ijayo hawa wabunge wanarudi kwa bunge… hii finance bill ikipitishwa itakuwa ikigharamia uchaguzi ujao,” he said. “Na sisi tumeangalia mambo mengi hapo ni ya kuumiza wananchi.”

He told supporters that opposition groups will continue to mobilise against policies they believe hurt citizens. He also stressed that their actions will remain peaceful.

“Tutakuwa tunapinga vikali… na tutakuwa tunafanya hayo kwa njia ya amani,” he said.

The opposition has increasingly focused on June 25 as a symbolic date, linking it to the 2024 protests that turned deadly. Leaders aligned to Kalonzo say the day will be used to honour those who died and to push for political and economic reforms.

Supporters at the Thika meeting echoed calls for continued mobilisation and began rallying support for upcoming political activities. The gathering also had a strong political tone, with local leaders urging unity ahead of the 2027 elections.