Youth activists are organizing nationwide demonstrations on July 7 to demand accountability for election violence, while government authorities have announced plans for an unprecedented crackdown on these protests, according to The Chanzo.

The Tanzania Police Force has called on traders and the community in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, to uphold peace and tranquility, emphasizing that maintaining peace is crucial for the country's development and individual well-being. They urged the public to avoid actions that could disrupt this peace.

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.

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.

ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga has called for peaceful protests among Kenyans participating in demonstrations on Thursday, which will commemorate the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z movement. He has also cautioned against the use of weapons during these events, emphasizing the importance of maintaining order and safety.

Church leaders in Kenya have urged young people and political organizers to forgo planned street demonstrations during the upcoming commemorations of last year's Gen Z protests. Instead, they are advocating for peaceful prayer services in places of worship, expressing concern over the potential for violence based on the nation's history with protests, according to the Siaya Church Leaders Forum.