Eric Omondi has explained why he did not join the June 25, 2026 Gen Z commemorations, despite being among the public figures who have previously been closely associated with youth-led protests.<\/p>\n
Speaking in a video shared on Thursday, June 25, 2026, Omondi revealed that his recent encounters with the police and the courts influenced his decision to stay away from the streets.<\/p>\n
\u201cJana nimekuwa kortini, juzi nimeshikwa, so Wakenya pia waende sasa. Mimi nawasupport,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The comedian encouraged Kenyans who wished to participate in the demonstrations to do so, saying peaceful protest is a constitutional right.<\/p>\n
Omondi called on authorities to allow citizens to exercise their right to demonstrate without interference.<\/p>\n
\u201cGo out, it\u2019s your right to demonstrate na serikali itulie juu hao ndio wanafanyanga michafuko,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also accused the government and police of contributing to violence witnessed during some protests.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd let us cry because the government is doing a lot of damage. All the damage is done by the police and the Kenyan government,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
The activist further urged Kenyans to use the anniversary to remember those who lost their lives during the June 25, 2024 protests against the Finance Bill \u2014 demonstrations that sparked a major Gen Z-led movement and eventually led to the withdrawal of the proposed legislation.<\/p>\n
Although he supported those taking part in the commemorations, Omondi clarified that he would not personally join protesters on the streets.<\/p>\n
Instead, he said he would spend the day praying and reflecting on the lives lost during the 2024 demonstrations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was arrested by the police. I was arrested for three nights. Friday, Saturday, Sunday,\u201d he recalled.<\/p>\n
\u201cGo and celebrate and commemorate. And remember. And pray. I will go to church. I won\u2019t be in the streets,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Omondi explained that attending church was his personal way of honouring victims of the protests.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will go to church to commemorate the people we lost,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His remarks came as Kenyans across the country took part in June 25 anniversary events, with many calling for justice for victims of the 2024 protests and accountability over alleged human rights violations linked to the demonstrations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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