Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has warned Kenyans, particularly Gen Z protesters, against participating in planned commemoration protests, citing intelligence reports of a potential violent crackdown in the Mt. Kenya region. He expressed concerns for public safety following previous demonstrations that resulted in fatalities, urging citizens to stay away from the streets on Thursday.

Police in Nairobi have sealed off key roads in anticipation of protests organized by Generation Z activists. The demonstrators are calling for justice for over 80 individuals who lost their lives during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.

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.

Two years after significant protests by Generation Z against President Ruto's government, thousands of young people in Kenya are preparing to demonstrate once again. The upcoming protests are a response to ongoing issues that have prompted discontent among the youth.

Babu Owino has accused Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo of employing thugs to interfere with Gen Z protests occurring in Nairobi and Kisumu. This allegation comes amid escalating tensions and security concerns surrounding the protests.

The protests, which originated as a digital campaign, evolved into one of the largest youth-led demonstrations in Kenya's recent history. This movement was characterized by its lack of clear political sponsors, hired crowds, or ethnic divisions, as young Kenyans utilized social media to organize and advocate for their demands.