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Action as plain cloths police riding on motorcycles engage protesters and police put off bonfire at Githurai roundabout after police blocked Thika Road highway halting vehicles from entering Nairobi’s CBD during the second anniversary of Gen Z anti‑finance bill protests, June 26, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

A spot check by The Standard on Thursday, June 25, showed little to no activity in various towns even as Nairobi youth managed to stage protests.

Earlier, security officials had barricaded key entry points into various towns, paralysing transport.

The day has so far seen scuffles erupt outside Parliament Buildings in Nairobi as police dispersed a crowd following a wreath-laying memorial for victims.