Deputy Inspector General Lagat warns against lawlessness during June 25 memorial protests

While acknowledging the right to demonstrate, Lagat emphasized that police will protect businesses and citizens, and anyone causing disorder will be arrested. The protests, spearheaded by Siaya governor James Orengo and other opposition leaders, aim to commemorate the anti-tax demonstrations of 2024. Orengo has called for a "total shutdown" on June 25, urging Kenyans to march to Parliament and participate in vigils across all 47 counties, declaring "no work, no school."

Conversely, the Orange Democratic Movement ODM party, led by national chairperson and Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga, has urged its supporters to avoid the protests, stating that the current government has addressed many of their previous concerns. President William Ruto has also criticized calls for a shutdown, emphasizing that Kenya is governed by law and that ventures leading to anarchy will not be tolerated. He affirmed citizens' right to petition but stressed that children must attend school, farmers must farm, and businesses must operate, vowing that the state will not allow chaos to disrupt productivity or destroy property.