The government has officially declared that no street protests will be allowed on June 25, 2025, citing national security concerns and the need to maintain public order.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki made the announcement on Monday afternoon, warning that any form of public demonstration on that day will be treated as an illegal gathering.
According to the government, intelligence reports indicate that certain groups had planned to hijack the Gen Z-led protests and incite violence, loot businesses, and disrupt critical infrastructure.
Prof. Kindiki noted that while the Constitution guarantees the right to protest, that right does not extend to lawlessness and chaos.
The move comes amid rising tension across major towns, with online activists calling for nationwide protests over the Finance Bill 2025. However, the Ministry of Interior maintains that the safety of innocent Kenyans and the stability of the nation remain a top priority.
Police officers have already been deployed in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa in anticipation of any illegal gatherings.
The CS urged youth to seek alternative, peaceful means of expressing their grievances, stating that the government is open to dialogue — but not threats to national security.
