Tensions are rising in Kenya ahead of the nationwide protests set for June 25, 2025, as claims of a secret plan to sabotage the demonstrations circulate online. The protests are meant to remember the young people who were killed during last year’s Finance Bill demonstrations, particularly the tragic events of June 25, 2024, when police reportedly used tear gas and live bullets, leading to multiple deaths and serious injuries.
The commemorative protest, dubbed “Justice 4 Our Mashujaa,” is planned in all 47 counties and has gained strong support from Kenyans across social media platforms.
But just two days before the planned event, allegations have emerged pointing to a plot designed to disrupt the peaceful gatherings. According to a post made by KTN News on X on June 23, 2025, a senior official from State House and a UDA Member of Parliament from the Rift Valley are accused of being behind this plan.
The report suggests that these individuals are working to undermine the protests through a covert operation, possibly involving violence or infiltration. Although the identities of the two have not been officially confirmed, the accusation alone has raised serious concern among the public and civil rights observers.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua added to the tension by warning Kenyan youth that there is a plot to kill them during the demonstrations. He accused President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja of hiring goons to attack protesters. Gachagua’s claims, published by Citizen Digital, echo the same theme as the KTN News report alleged government efforts to stop the protests by force.
While these statements remain unconfirmed, they have created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty.On social media, Kenyans are reacting with anger and defiance. Many users on X have expressed readiness to protest in large numbers despite the warnings. One user, @ClaireNyambu, stressed the importance of turnout, calling the regime evil. Another, @kyamatta, dismissed the warnings as propaganda and urged people to show up in Nairobi regardless of the risk. Other comments expressed fear that women might be targeted in the disruption to trigger outrage or chaos. These reactions reflect both deep public frustration and rising anxiety about the government’s intentions.
Even without confirmed names, the accused parties a top State House official and a Rift Valley UDA MP are already being referred to by some Kenyans as criminals for allegedly planning to harm peaceful demonstrators. If true, their involvement in such a plot would not only be unethical but potentially criminal, especially if violence is used against citizens exercising their constitutional rights.
Gachagua’s reference to President Ruto and Governor Sakaja also raises serious questions about whether top officials are using security agencies or paid groups to silence dissent.
This moment has drawn attention to Kenya’s history of police brutality and state repression. A 2024 report by Human Rights Watch showed that at least 61 people were killed and over 1,700 arrested during anti-government protests in 2023.
Many of those responsible for the violence were never held accountable. This background fuels the fear that a similar pattern of state violence could repeat during the upcoming protests.
Experts warn that Kenya is at a dangerous crossroads. If the government fails to address these allegations and protect the protesters, the country risks sliding further into repression. Analysts like Meron Elias from the International Crisis Group have explained that these protests go beyond tax issues they represent deeper frustrations with corruption, unemployment, and poor leadership.
The protest movement has become a symbol of resistance for a generation that feels betrayed.With only hours remaining before Kenyans return to the streets, the nation is watching closely.
Whether the protests remain peaceful or turn violent may depend on how seriously these alleged threats are taken and whether the government chooses to respond with force or tolerance.
The people accused of plotting to disrupt the protests despite being unnamed have already been condemned by many as enemies of justice. Their silence, and the lack of government response, is only fueling more suspicion.
As the country braces for June 25, all eyes are on whether this government will allow history to repeat itself or choose a different path.
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