DAY BREAK | June 25th: One year later (Part 1)

25 Jun 2025 - Earlier in the day, President Ruto held a high-level meeting at State House, Nairobi, with His Excellency Sultan Ali Allana, the envoy of His Highness Prince Rahim Al Hussaini Aga Khan.

25 Jun 2025 - At least 60 people were killed last year by security forces in weeks of protests over tax rises and the dire economic situation for young Kenyans.

25 Jun 2025 - Addressing the press outside the Holy Family Basilica on Wednesday morning, the leaders reaffirmed their support for the ongoing Gen Z-led protests and announced plans to commemorate those killed during previous demonstrations.

25 Jun 2025 - Heavy police deployment was witnessed across Nairobi and other parts of the country on Wednesday morning as Kenyans prepared to mark the first anniversary of the deadly anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.

25 Jun 2025 - A section of youth joined the National Heroes’ Council and presidential awardees at the Machakos GK Prison for a tree planting exercise aimed at enhancing the country’s forest cover and conserving the environment.

25 Jun 2025 - Fears of goons infiltrating the protests have been rife.

25 Jun 2025 - Anti-riot police were heavily deployed in Kitengela town early Wednesday morning, a year after the town was a protest hotspot.

25 Jun 2025 - Embakasi East MP Babu Owino arrived for the protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, where he was met with thunderous jubilation from hundreds of youth who had gathered in anticipation. The youthful crowd erupted in…

25 Jun 2025 - Videos seen by the Star showed stones placed on a section of the road, cutting both sides

25 Jun 2025 - Tensions, however, remain high in Nairobi, Nakuru, Nyeri and other parts of the country.