Media blackout fails to silence Kenya's youth as #SiriNiNumbers trends globally
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A protester sat on top of a traffic light along Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi during demonstrations marking one year since anti-government protesters stormed Parliament on June 25, 2025.
Youth-led protests surged across Kenya on June 25, 2025, marking the one-year anniversary of deadly police brutality during anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, demanding justice, accountability, and an end to corruption.
The movement, powerfully amplified by hashtags like #SiriNiNumbers and #OccupyStatehouse2025 trending globally.
In a move widely condemned as a violation of press freedom, the Kenya Communications Authority shut down major media stations.
On June 25, 2025, Kenya witnessed a powerful resurgence of youth-led protests, marking the first anniversary of the tragic June 25, 2024, demonstrations where over 60 protesters lost their lives to police brutality during the anti-Finance Bill unrest.
The protests, driven largely by youths, erupted across major cities, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Kisii, demanding justice, accountability, and an end to systemic corruption.
