Activist Bob Njagi arrested over alleged plans to incite June 25 protests in Kitengela

Activist Bob Njagi has been arrested by police in Kajiado County over claims that he was mobilising young people to participate in planned June 25 protests in Kitengela town.

According to Authorities, Njagi was arrested on Wednesday in Kitengela after a video circulated on social media showing him encouraging youth to take part in the demonstrations.

Kajiado County Police Commander Alex Shikondi, who confirmed his arrest, said the message shared by Njagi could encourage activities that could lead to the destruction of property in Kitengela town.

The planned protests are meant to commemorate people who lost their lives during the Gen Z demonstrations held on June 25, 2024.

Shikondi said security agencies have put in place measures to prevent any disruption during the planned demonstrations and assured residents and business owners in Kitengela that their safety would be protected.

He added that police officers would remain on high alert and warned that action would be taken against any youth who participates in protests or engages in the destruction of property within the town.

Activists have, however, maintained that the planned demonstrations will go ahead as scheduled despite warnings from police against holding the protests.

The activists said the demonstrations planned for Thursday will be peaceful and accused the government of attempting to disrupt them through the use of force or deployment of goons.

With one day remaining before the protests, which will remember victims of the anti-government demonstrations held on June 25, 2025, and those of 2024, the activists said Kenyans across the country are expected to participate.

They said large demonstrations are expected in Nairobi and urged Kenyans to turn out in large numbers to demand justice for those who lost their lives during the protests.

“We are telling the people, who are questioning why we are demonstrating, that it is our right as per the Constitution. It’s commemoration,” activist Nyanjom Joshua said.

The activists insisted that the demonstrations are protected under the Constitution, adding that police had already been notified about the planned protests.

They accused authorities of trying to stop the demonstrations despite the right to peaceful assembly being guaranteed.

Activist Stephen Ouko warned the government and alleged goons against interfering with the protests, saying the demonstrations were not meant to cause conflict.

“We are urging the government and any goons who might be used to disrupt it to stay away. It’s not a day to fight; we only pray it will be peaceful,” Ouko said.