How Ojwang’s killing sparked June 2025 Gen-Z protests
Albert Ojwang's killing intensified public outrage and renewed demands for justice and accountability.
The June 2025 Gen-Z protests flared up again after the death of 31-year-old teacher and digital creator Albert Ojwang, who had been arrested over his online activity. His killing intensified public outrage and renewed demands for justice and accountability.
Tensions escalated as masked groups infiltrated the demonstrations, attacking protesters with weapons. Clashes with police left more than 400 people injured and at least 16 dead, among them bystander Boniface Mwangi Karluki, who was shot at close range.
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On Saba Saba Day, thousands took to the streets across the country, but police sealed off Nairobi’s CBD, forcing demonstrations into surrounding towns. By the day’s end, at least 38 people had been killed and more than 500 injured — a grim chapter in Kenya’s ongoing struggle for civil liberties.
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