When Murkomen declared that Thursday would be “a normal business and school day,” he spoke with the confidence of a man who believes his own words can shape reality.

Schools across Kenya are considering early closure as the fear of planned Gen Z protests on June 25 raises safety concerns for learners and disrupts the academic calendar.

As Kenya marks the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, activists, human rights groups, clergy and legal advocates are demanding justice, accountability and reforms.