Activist Bob Njagi Arrested Ahead of Planned June 25 Protests

Activist Bob Njagi has reportedly been arrested by the police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, over allegations of incitement of the June 25 2026 Gen Z anniversary demonstrations.

Reports circulating on social media say that the arrest is linked to his alleged mobilisation efforts ahead of the planned protests to commemorate those who died in the protests.

The arrest comes during the tension and security preparations ahead of the June 25 anniversary protests, which is expected to mark two years since the historic Gen Z led anti finance bill protests.

Njagi is a prominent activist who gained national attention after his alleged abduction in 2024 after participating in anti finance bill demonstrations.

Bob Njagi

He has remained vocal on governance, human rights and Gen Z led protests, often calling for accountability of police conduct during demonstrations.

The planned June 25 demonstrations have created attention and tension as many groups continue planning ahead of the protests.

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The government however has said that things will be as usual because there will be no demonstrations to commemorate those who died.

Recently the government compensated the families of the victims money they say is to ease their burden.

Notice For Demonstrations

On the other hand, Nairobi police boss Issa Mohamud says that no notice has been filed for the June 25 planned demonstrations.

He then urged people to stay away from Nairobi CBD. In order for a protest to take place a formal notice must be filed to the police in accordance to the constitution.

More details regarding the arrest of Njagi are expected to emerge as things continue to unfold.

Netizens are questioning the arrest saying that such arrests are usually made to confuse the public ahead of such demonstrations.

Online Reactions

Eddie commented “This is soo sad that this is happening in a democratic Nation”

“Intimidations will not work,” Wangila said.

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As Kenyans are anticipating the protests that are to take place, many of them are questioning whether the protests are helping or just taking more lives.

In the 2024 anti finance bill protests a lot of young people lost their lives due to police brutality.

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Kenyan Gen Z during the finance bill protests
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