Three days: James Orengo rallies support for planned June protests
A fresh wave of protests is building—and organisers say it could stretch across three days.
Speaking during a church service in Nakuru County, Siaya Governor James Orengo called on Kenyans to turn out in large numbers from June 25 to 27.
He described the planned demonstrations as a defining moment in the push for political change.
Mr Orengo said the protests are intended to commemorate young people who lost their lives during the 2024 Gen Z-led demonstrations.
He framed the action as part of what he termed an ongoing struggle for national liberation.
“June 25 is coming, and we all remember Gen Zs lost lives for this country. So, as Linda Mwananchi, we are asking you… to make this country ungovernable,” he said.
He added that the faction would not be intimidated, declaring that its members were prepared for the consequences of their political stand.
“We do not fear any prison, we do not fear death. We do not fear anything but fear itself. The hour has come and the hour is now,” Mr Orengo said, adding that he believes the current administration will serve only one term.
The Siaya governor further claimed that the next government would emerge from the Linda Mwananchi movement, citing what he described as growing public support for a citizen-led political formation.
“From Nakuru, let us make this country ungovernable from June 2026. Nina hakika kwamba the next government in this country will be formed by the Linda Mwananchi,” he said.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said their presence in Nakuru was strategic, aimed at spreading a message centred on governance, human rights and accountability.
“Many are asking what we are doing in Nakuru. We have a message for the people here that this country can have good leadership, one that respects human rights,” Mr Sifuna said.
He argued that economic development cannot be separated from respect for rights, criticising what he described as a pattern of abuses.
“You cannot tell us you are building roads when human rights are abused every day, and people are being killed,” he said.
Mr Sifuna added that the faction remains determined to continue its political mobilisation ahead of the next election cycle.
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