President Ruto attends funeral in Kilifi amid June 25 anniversary demos

 

President Ruto attends funeral in Kilifi amid June 25 anniversary demos

As the country marked the first anniversary of the deadly June 25 protests, President William Ruto attended the funeral of Mzee Gideon Mung’aro, the father of Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro, in Kilifi County.

Earlier that morning, President Ruto hosted a diplomatic meeting at State House, Nairobi, with Sultan Ali Allana—envoy of His Highness Prince Rahim Al Hussaini Aga Khan. During the talks, Ruto praised the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for its contributions to Kenya’s health and education sectors. He extended an invitation for the Aga Khan to visit Kenya for the formal signing of an agreement recognizing the Ismaili Imamat and to receive the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.), the country’s highest civilian honor.

Meanwhile, back in Nairobi and other major towns, security was significantly tightened ahead of planned anniversary demonstrations. Access to the Central Business District (CBD) was restricted, with major roads—including Jogoo Road—barricaded early in the day, forcing many to walk to work. Key government installations such as State House and Parliament were surrounded by razor wire and heavily armed officers, reflecting heightened alertness after last year’s violent breach of security during the protests.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen arrived at Harambee House before dawn to oversee the security situation, alongside top security officials including Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, DCI Director Amin Mohamed, GSU Commandant Ranson Lolmodoni, and Nairobi Police Commander George Seda.

IG Kanja, who addressed the public the previous day, warned protesters to stay away from restricted areas, vowing that police would act within the confines of the law. Seda reiterated that demonstrators and bystanders alike would be protected, provided protests remained peaceful. “This is still a working day,” he noted, urging demonstrators to respect the rights of others and avoid disrupting business operations.

This year's demonstrations—rebranded by activists as Youth Transparency Day—center around broader demands for government accountability, justice for victims of police brutality, and reforms in the security sector. Civil society organizations used the day to call for compensation to victims of last year’s violence and for systemic changes to end impunity.

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