KNCHR urges public to report arrests and missing persons after Gen Z protest anniversary

Activists and residents in Mombasa hold protests to commemorate those killed during the June 25, 2024, protests. (Farhiya Hussein)

By Bashir Mbuthia
Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Other supporting organisations have also activated emergency and support lines, including the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on 0111 231 010 and the Defenders Coalition on 254800722 292 for emergency assistance, as well as 254800724280 for psychosocial support.

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has urged members of the public to report cases of arrests or missing persons following Thursday’s commemoration of the Gen Z protests anniversary.

In a statement shared on X, the KNCHR said it is receiving and coordinating reports related to individuals arrested or unaccounted for during or after the commemorative events. The human rights body encouraged affected families to seek assistance through a network of emergency response partners, with the commission’s hotline available on 0800720627.

Other supporting organisations have also activated emergency and support lines, including the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on 0111 231 010 and the Defenders Coalition on 254800722 292 for emergency assistance, as well as 254800724280 for psychosocial support.

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While the police announced that the day would be a normal working day, security operations along key entry points affected public transport services, with some vehicles stopped and commuters forced to seek alternative means of travel.

In Nairobi, the city centre streets were unusually quiet on Thursday morning, with many businesses closed as security officers stepped up patrols and erected barricades. Kenyatta Avenue lay largely deserted, with only a handful of pedestrians and vehicles visible amid heightened security operations.

Parliament buildings were also barricaded with razor wire as activists prepared to lay flowers in honour of those who died during the June 25, 2024, protests.