Documentations by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Midrift Hurinet, and different human rights networks throughout the nation have revealed the methods the federal government used to suppress on-line protesters throughout demonstrations on June 25, 2025, demanding justice for Kenyans killed within the 2024 Gen Z protests.
The Agencies mentioned the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) issued an illegal directive to halt reside media protection of the demonstrations.
In defiance of the order, KTN, K24, and NTV continued broadcasting, prompting CA to retaliate by suspending their free-to-air indicators.
Katiba Institute and KHRC filed a petition in court docket to overturn this unconstitutional directive.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) additionally filed a case, and the court docket has already granted them conservatory orders suspending the unlawful ban.
KHRC and the opposite our bodies additionally noticed restricted entry to Telegram, the place protest updates had been shared.
“This disruption coincided with CA’s clampdown on media and mirrors ways used through the 2024 Gen Z protests, when entry to X (previously Twitter) was equally blocked,” KHRC mentioned.
Additionally, the human rights commissions documented using sign jamming units.
KHRC mentioned it is a tactic paying homage to methods employed through the ICC case, the place essential proof was tampered with.
“These actions seem like a part of a calculated effort to suppress protection and conceal ongoing police violence, an illegal effort,” the Agencies mentioned.
Number of Kenyans Killed and Shot in Protests
Besides, KHRC detailed the variety of protesters who had been killed, shot and people injured
KHRC mentioned police shot not less than 20 protesters, leading to not less than eight deaths.
According to the information, three folks had been killed in Matuu, Machakos; two in Emali, Makueni County; one in Nairobi; one in Molo, Nakuru; amongst different areas.
Among these nursing gunshot wounds, 10 are from Machakos, three from Ol Kalou in Nyandarua, and one every from Ongata Rongai in Kajiado and Narok.
In whole, over 400 protesters have acquired therapy for varied accidents aside from gunshot wounds-many inflicted by police-with others at the moment present process specialised care.
Further, two law enforcement officials had been injured in separate incidents in Nairobi and Kisii. These figures are as of 5:00 pm right this moment.
“The toll is more likely to rise as we proceed to confirm further reviews of accidents and fatalities ensuing from extreme police power,” reads one other a part of the assertion.
Demands to IPOA
The Agencies known as on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to instantly launch a clear and thorough investigation into the killings and accidents.
They additionally strongly condemned acts of violence dedicated by a bit of protesters and urged that these incidents be investigated and applicable authorized motion taken.
“All officers concerned should be held accountable, together with these with command duty for these violent actions,” they mentioned.
Besides, they demanded that CA adjust to the court docket order suspending its illegal directive and instantly stop all restrictions on entry to Telegram.
The Agencies mentioned they are going to proceed to watch the scenario carefully and can maintain the general public knowledgeable.
