Siaya Governor James Orengo rode a motorcycle during the Gen Z anniversary protests in Nairobi on 25 June 2026.
Orengo praised the Kenyans who observed the anniversary of the Gen Z protests, claiming that the demand for justice and accountability remains strong despite attempts at intimidation.
In a statement shared on his X account, he said he joined participants in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and other parts of the country to commemorate the historic demonstrations that shook the nation in June 2024.
The governor acknowledged those who took part in the anniversary events as well as citizens who chose to observe the day from their homes.
“Today, I stood with courageous Kenyans in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and across the nation to mark the historic Gen Z protests’ anniversary. I salute every patriot who took to the streets and every citizen who honored this day from home,” Orengo said.
Siaya Governor James Orengo on a motorbike during the Gen Z anniversary protests in Nairobi on 25 June 2026.
“The mask has completely fallen. It is now undeniably evident that the enforcers used to harass peaceful citizens were state‑sponsored, operating under police escort. But intimidation cannot silence a nation,” he remarked.
Orengo noted that, despite what he called resistance from the state, the participants in the commemoration proceeded to Parliament, where they laid a wreath in honor of those who died during the June 2024 anti‑Finance Bill demonstrations.
“Despite the state’s desperate resistance, we marched to Parliament and laid a wreath in honor of our fallen heroes who died during the June 2024 anti‑Finance Bill demonstrations,” he added.
He described the young people who lost their lives during the protests as heroes whose sacrifice continues to inspire the push for a better Kenya.
“They tried to bury our youth; they forgot they were seeds. The struggle for a just Kenya continues!”, Orengo said.
His remarks arrived as Kenyans across the country marked the anniversary of the Gen Z‑led protests that became a defining moment in the nation’s recent political history.