Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Kenyans Protest One Year After Parliament Storming
Kenyans are protesting one year after past demonstrations.
The protests are happening because of a blogger, Albert Ojwang, who died while he was with the police.
Some people are upset and blame the police for the death of the blogger.
The government wants people to be peaceful, and police were present to help keep order.
Other countries have asked for calm.
The embassies are also concerned about unmarked police vehicles.
Kenyans protested on the anniversary of anti-government demonstrations.
Protests are linked to the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.
Six individuals, including three police officers, were charged with Ojwang's murder.
Embassies urged peaceful demonstrations and a halt to violence.
Heavy security measures, including traffic restrictions, were in place.
- Who
- Kenyans, police, government officials, and international embassies.
- What
- Kenyans protested on the anniversary of anti-government demonstrations.
- When
- One year after previous anti-government protests.
- Where
- Nairobi, Kenya.
- Why
- To protest the death of a blogger and government actions.
Protestors
Government
Goals of Protests
Protestors
Seeking justice for the death of a blogger and protesting government actions.
Government
Potential for disrupting public order and property.
Police Actions
Protestors
Condemning police brutality and demanding accountability.
Government
Defending their actions and maintaining order.
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Event
- Anniversary of anti-government protests
- Cause of Protests
- Death of blogger Albert Ojwang
- Charges
- Six charged with murder
- Security
- Heavy security deployment