At least six people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following violent clashes during nationwide demonstrations held on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya. The protests, largely driven by the Gen Z movement, were aimed at calling out alleged state-sponsored killings of government critics and commemorating the lives lost during last year’s protests.
One of the casualties included a security guard stationed at Kenya Power’s Stima Plaza headquarters. In an official statement released by Kenya Power, the guard, identified as Mr Fred Wamale Wanyonyi, was fatally shot at around 4:30 pm while manning the Kolobot Road entrance during the height of the protests.
Mr Wamale, an employee of Hatari Security, was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Kenya Power expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. The company further confirmed that it is working with investigative authorities to uncover the exact circumstances surrounding his death.
Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes outside Stima Plaza, where police were seen clashing with protesters, many of whom carried placards with messages condemning extrajudicial killings and demanding justice for slain youth. Teargas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition were reportedly used in attempts to disperse the crowds.
The protests come amid growing anger from young Kenyans, who have increasingly taken to social media platforms to voice their frustration over rising authoritarianism, youth unemployment, and limited civic space. Last year’s demonstrations, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, have remained a sore point in the public conscience.
Calls for accountability have been growing louder, with several human rights organisations urging the government to exercise restraint and respect citizens’ right to peaceful protest. Meanwhile, civil society groups are demanding swift investigations into Wednesday’s fatalities and a public commitment to end violence against protesters.
The government is yet to release an official statement on the deaths recorded during the protests.
