26 county vehicles set ablaze in Nyandarua during June 25 anniversary protests
In addition, 18 county government motorbikes were burnt. Newly acquired music equipment meant for public events was also destroyed in the fire.
A total of 26 vehicles belonging to the Nyandarua County government were set ablaze on Wednesday, June 25, during protests held to mark the first anniversary of last year’s demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024.
The vehicles, which were parked at the Olkalou sub-county offices, were torched during violent clashes between protesters and police.
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According to the county government, the attack left five of the 26 vehicles completely grounded. In addition, 18 county government motorbikes were burnt. Newly acquired music equipment meant for public events was also destroyed in the fire.
The protests, led largely by Gen Z demonstrators, were part of a national day of action to honour the memory of those who lost their lives in the 2024 protests.
Protesters poured onto the streets in towns and cities across the country, carrying placards with the names of victims and calling for justice and accountability.
In Olkalou, what began as a peaceful vigil turned into chaos as police engaged demonstrators in running battles. Protesters barricaded roads with stones while police fired tear gas to disperse the crowds.
A truck that was among some of the vehicles belonging to the Nyandarua County government that were set ablaze during protests on June 25, 2025. (Photo: Handout)
Similar scenes unfolded in various parts of the country, with thousands marching in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other urban centres. While many demonstrations remained peaceful, isolated incidents of vandalism, looting, and clashes with police were reported, including in Githurai, Nairobi.
In addition to Olkalou, towns in Kakamega, Narok, Busia, Makueni, Nyeri, Laikipia, Machakos, Homa Bay, and Kirinyaga witnessed large turnouts. Protesters demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Finance Bill and reforms in governance and economic policy.
Amnesty International confirmed that 16 people were killed during the anti-government protests across Kenya on Wednesday.
Citing data from Amnesty International and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), Executive Director Houghton Irungu said the deaths verified by 8:30 pm on Wednesday included five shootings.
The destruction of public property in Nyandarua has sparked outrage, with leaders calling for investigations and accountability. However, the protesters say their actions reflect long-standing anger and frustration over failed promises and a lack of justice for victims of previous state violence.
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