June 25, 2025: Top news events to look out for today
By Kiplagat Sang, June 25, 2025Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings.
June 25 demos
The date has been synonymous with Kenya’s rise to fight for transparency, good governance, and democracy.
This anniversary dates back to one year ago when the youth—millennials and Gen Zs—protested against William Ruto’s government. The demonstrations were triggered by the Finance Bill 2024, which the president later withdrew.
On this day, this year, there are plans to stage similar protests to air the grievances against the government.
Various leaders have already made their stance known ahead of the demonstrations, with some urging the youth to air their grievances through picketing.
What Raila Odinga said
“Kwanza, unapatia serikali notisi. Halafu kazi ya polisi ni kuhakikisha wanakalinda wale wanaandamana na kuhakikisha ya kwamba wasiharibu mali ya watu wengine, kwamba maandamano yataanza saa hii hadi saa hii. Na huo ndio msimamo wetu wa ODM,” Raila affirmed.
What Kalonzo said
“If anyone doubted that June 25 would be a public holiday, Mr Ruto has indeed confirmed it. Tomorrow, let there be peaceful demonstrations across the country. The United Opposition will be there marching in honour of our fallen heroes,” Kalonzo Musyoka, the Wiper Party leader, stated.
What Johnson Sakaja
“As we mark the first anniversary of the Gen Z protests, I would like to affirm the Nairobi City County government’s support for the constitutional peaceful assembly. The voices of our people are powerful and important in shaping the future of our city and nation.”
“We recognise the energy, the passion, and the civic engagement demonstrated, and I stand with all of you in this right of lawful and peaceful expression. I urge all participants to abide by the law and to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and property during these demonstrations,” the Nairobi governor stated.
IG Kanja
“The National Police Service shall at all times lawfully and firmly prevent any breach of peace,” the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, assured.
“The right to protest is protected, but with responsibility. Any deviation from the law, including violence or provocation, will render such gatherings unlawful.”
It remains to be seen whether the youth will come out and protest in their numbers and how the police will react to the events.