Vindee was arrested in Nairobi\u2019s Central Business District (CBD) on Thursday, June 25, after joining thousands of Kenyans who gathered to commemorate victims of the 2024 Gen Z protests.<\/p>\n
The arrest, which was captured during a livestream, happened as demonstrations continued across parts of the city amid heightened security operations and a heavy police presence.<\/p>\n
Footage circulating online showed Vindee walking through the CBD with members of his team, including his main videographer and several supporters who had been following him during the day.<\/p>\n
The situation changed suddenly when a plain-clothed officer approached the content creator and took him into custody.<\/p>\n
The unexpected move left his team and supporters shocked, with confusion erupting as officers moved in.<\/p>\n
Vindee\u2019s videographer appeared visibly unsettled as he tried to capture the unfolding events while the livestream continued broadcasting the arrest.<\/p>\n
Viewers watching the broadcast reacted strongly, with some questioning the officer\u2019s actions and demanding to know why the popular streamer was being detained.<\/p>\n
The arrest happened as demonstrations in Nairobi\u2019s CBD continued gaining momentum.<\/p>\n
Videos from the scene showed large groups of protesters moving through different streets, chanting slogans and remembering those who lost their lives during the June 2024 demonstrations.<\/p>\n
Police officers were also seen deploying tear gas to disperse sections of the crowd as tensions rose.<\/p>\n
Footage from the livestream captured officers firing tear gas canisters toward protesters during confrontations in parts of the city centre.<\/p>\n
The demonstrations were part of nationwide events marking the anniversary of the June 2024 anti-government protests, which became one of Kenya\u2019s most significant youth-led movements in recent years.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, TikToker Mary Musyoka expressed concern about reaching Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after being caught up in heavy traffic disruptions linked to increased security operations.<\/p>\n
Speaking in a TikTok video on Thursday, June 25, 2026, Mary said she was stuck on Kiambu Road, where a large number of police officers had been deployed ahead of the demonstrations.<\/p>\n
She explained that she was travelling to catch a flight but was unsure whether she would access the airport in time due to the road restrictions.<\/p>\n
\u201cGuys, let me tell you something. So many officers have been dropped here on Kiambu Road. And I have a flight now. I don\u2019t even know how I am going to access the JKIA airport,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Mary said she was aware protests had been planned but had not expected the scale of the security deployment she encountered.<\/p>\n
According to her, officers appeared to have been deployed as early as 5 a.m. in preparation for the demonstrations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe knew there were protests, but we did not expect police officers to block roads and be all over. The officers were dropped here at 5 a.m. because of the anticipated protests,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
With uncertainty over which routes remained open, the TikToker asked her followers for advice on the best way to reach the airport.<\/p>\n
She said some people had suggested alternative routes, including using the Northern Bypass and passing through Kamakis to avoid heavily secured areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow, please, guys, tell me, how do we go? Which is the easiest route to use? I see someone told me to go back and use Northern Bypass and Kamakis,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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