Businesses disrupted, vigil held as Kakamega holds June 25 commemoration

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The late Caroline Shiramba's parents during candle-lighting. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

Tension remained high in Kakamega Town on Wednesday as the family of the late Caroline Shiramba joined a section of traders and residents in lighting candles at the spot where she was allegedly killed during the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests.

Caroline's parents, Alice Nekesa and Morris Shiramba, led the candlelight vigil at Muliro Gardens, where a brief memorial ceremony was held in honour of their daughter and other victims who lost their lives during the nationwide demonstrations.

The emotional event coincided with the second anniversary of the protests that left more than 60 people dead and scores injured across the country.