Protests against the planned June 25 Gen Z commemorative marches broke out in Kisumu on Wednesday, with hundreds of residents taking to the streets to oppose the demonstrations scheduled to be held across different parts of the country.

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Kenyans.co.ke has learned that the protesters marched through the lakeside city's central business district before heading to government offices, where they presented petitions opposing the planned protests, arguing that the demonstrations could disrupt peace and business activities.

Videos and images obtained by this publication showed the demonstrators marching along Jomo Kenyatta Highway while waving white handkerchiefs as a symbol of peace.

Several protesters carried large printed banners calling for an end to recurring street protests, while others advanced calls for a rotational presidency to allow all regions of the country an opportunity to lead.

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Some demonstrators insisted that Kisumu residents would not participate in the June 25 protests and urged those planning to take part in the demonstrations to allow the government to continue implementing its development agenda.

The anti-protest demonstrations came as anxiety continued to build across the country ahead of the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z protests, which left dozens dead and hundreds injured during nationwide demonstrations against the Finance Bill.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke