In Kisumu, normal business activities persisted with public transport running smoothly, despite heightened police presence in various areas. This comes as Nairobi experiences a significant security lockdown in anticipation of memorial protests related to Gen Z.

Police have set up roadblocks on several roads leading into the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), restricting access for both private and public service vehicles. This action comes ahead of planned protests to commemorate the Gen Z anniversary.

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.

On June 25, security agencies implemented measures in Nairobi aimed at preventing unrest during the anniversary of a Gen Z protest. However, these restrictions led to significant disruptions in transport and increased tensions throughout the city, according to Eastleigh Voice.

On June 25, 2026, Nairobi experienced significant disruptions as police established roadblocks in anticipation of protests. The city center was notably quiet, with many businesses closed and Kenyatta Avenue largely deserted, featuring only a few pedestrians and vehicles. This heightened security presence was part of efforts to manage the situation ahead of the planned demonstrations, according to Eastleigh Voice.

Ahead of planned Gen Z memorial protests, heavy police presence and barbed wire barriers have been deployed around sections of Parliament and nearby access roads in Nairobi, significantly restricting movement within parts of the Central Business District, according to Capital FM.