Kenyan Protesters Return to Nairobi Streets Two Years After Deadly Uprising

On June 25, 2026, protesters returned to the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, two years after the Gen Z uprising that was met with deadly force. Police barricades cut off Nairobi from the rest of the country, and families laid flowers on barbed wire barricades to mark the anniversary. The protests reflect continued anger and demands for policy change, with fears of a new tragedy.