Kenyans mark two years since Gen Z protests

It has been two full years since the wave of Gen Z-led anti-government demonstrations that rocked Kenya in 2024, and on the anniversary, families of the protesters and bystanders killed during the unrest did not stay silent. Grieving relatives gathered together and marched to Kenya’s Parliament building, the center of national political power, to honor the memories of their loved ones who lost their lives in the violent clashes that unfolded during the protests. For these families, the anniversary is not just a moment to grieve: it is a deliberate, public call for accountability that has yet to be delivered. Many of those killed were young people who joined the widespread demonstrations demanding political reform and policy change from the Kenyan government. Two years on, no conclusive legal action has been taken against those responsible for the fatalities, leaving the bereaved in a state of continued uncertainty and anger. By returning to the seat of government, the families are pushing ruling authorities to break the silence around the protest deaths and fulfill promises of justice that have remained unfulfilled for 24 months.