The Linda Mwananchi movement has postponed its rallies in Kisii and Keroka originally set for June 26, 2026, to show solidarity with victims of the 2024 Gen-Z protests and their families during commemoration activities. The movement announced that the rallies will now take place on July 3, 2026, and called on the public to observe the anniversary with goodwill.

Renowned Ugandan dancehall singer Cindy Sanyu declined to perform in London due to the promoter's failure to settle her payment. She was scheduled to perform at the UG Festival on July 4, 2026, at Newham Leisure Centre, alongside other artists. The refusal to perform was attributed to the unresolved financial issues with the promoter, according to Exclusive Uganda.

Ninety-three elderly people were killed in Kenya's Kilifi County between December 2024 and November 2025 over alleged witchcraft, according to data cited by rights group Haki Yetu. The organisation is calling for accountability and stronger protection for older residents, warning that witchcraft accusations continue to trigger deadly attacks against the elderly in the coastal region.

Protests organized by Generation Z are anticipated to occur across major Kenyan towns such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret. These demonstrations are primarily being mobilized through social media platforms.

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.

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for June 25 to be established as a national public holiday in Kenya, advocating that the date should serve as a permanent commemoration for Gen Z. His proposal aims to honor the contributions and significance of this generation in the country.