Former Chief Justice David Maraga has cautioned the government against intimidating protesters ahead of the June 25 Gen Z protest memorial march. He emphasized the importance of respecting and protecting the rights of individuals participating in the protests, urging the state to avoid actions that could undermine these demonstrations.

CS Murkomen has advised protesters planning a public demonstration on June 25 to avoid engaging with goons and criminals. He emphasized that the day will be a normal working and school day, and noted that the police have received notification about the planned protest from some citizens.

A coalition of human rights defenders and protest victims has announced a security plan for the June 25 commemoration in Kenya, honoring civilians killed during the protests in 2025 and 2026. At a press briefing in Nairobi, the Amka Changamka Movement urged participants to remain vigilant and called for police accountability, emphasizing the importance of remembering the victims and ensuring that the facts surrounding their deaths are not forgotten or distorted.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has advised its supporters to refrain from participating in the June 25 memorial protests, emphasizing their commitment to a broad-based government and the need for compensation for victims of previous protests. ODM leaders, including Chairperson Gladys Wanga, conducted grassroots mobilization in Homa Bay and Kwale counties and criticized those organizing the upcoming demonstrations.

The Kenyan government has confirmed that June 25 will not be declared a public holiday, despite calls for a day off to commemorate victims of past protests. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that June 25 will remain a normal working day, emphasizing the need to distinguish between peaceful demonstrations and violent actions. This announcement comes as politicians and activists encourage Kenyans to participate in planned marches for peaceful protests.

The government has pledged to ensure security and is urging peace ahead of the demonstrations scheduled for June 25. In related developments, leaders from Kisumu are advocating for dialogue, traders in Thika are expressing concerns about potential losses, a family in Kiambu is searching for a missing son, and patients with sickle cell disease are calling for expanded health coverage under the SHA.