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An anti-riot police officer takes on a protester blowing his trumpet along Kenyatta Avenue during the Anti-government protest, July 23, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]
Nearly two years after the deadly 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests that shook Kenya and galvanised the Gen Z movement, only three of the 62 deaths linked to the demonstrations have reached the courts, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has revealed.
The disclosure comes days before the June 25, 2026, Gen Z memorial march, when families of victims, civil society groups and activists are expected to commemorate those killed during the protests and renew demands for justice and accountability.
In a statement on the status of investigations, IPOA said 46 of the 62 deaths recorded during the 2024 anti-government demonstrations remain under active investigation, highlighting the complexity of cases involving police conduct during public protests.
