Caption for the landscape image: One year on, families still crying for justice after protest deaths Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Rex Masai, Erickson Mutisya, Kennedy Onyango, Caroline Shiramba and Benson Mbithi who were killed during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. Photo credit: File By Steve Otieno & Daniel Ogetta Article Related One year ago, Kenya witnessed a wave of protests that began with fury over a controversial Finance Bill but spiralled into something far more tragic. PREMIUM Gen Z protests: Remembering those we lost... Last year's demonstrations reshaped activism and redefined protest. PREMIUM Tribeless, bold youngsters change the face of protests What began as a digital outrage over the controversial Finance Bill, exploded into a nationwide revolt against government excesses. PREMIUM The warmongers: Ruto allies step up threats over protests Ruto allies send chilling warning to those planning to take part in June 25 protests. PREMIUM Police commission nominees warning to rogue officers NPSC nominees pledge to reform a service blighted by lack of public trust. PREMIUM Did they have to die? Those who we lost to Finance Bill demos Most of those killed were aged 17 to 35, with the oldest being a 45-year-old man in Kisii County. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Gen Z protests: Remembering those we lost... Last year's demonstrations reshaped activism and redefined protest.
PREMIUM Tribeless, bold youngsters change the face of protests What began as a digital outrage over the controversial Finance Bill, exploded into a nationwide revolt against government excesses.
PREMIUM The warmongers: Ruto allies step up threats over protests Ruto allies send chilling warning to those planning to take part in June 25 protests.
PREMIUM Police commission nominees warning to rogue officers NPSC nominees pledge to reform a service blighted by lack of public trust.
PREMIUM Did they have to die? Those who we lost to Finance Bill demos Most of those killed were aged 17 to 35, with the oldest being a 45-year-old man in Kisii County.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
