[PHOTOS] Emotions high as families honour June 2024 protest victims

Youths and congregants don white and the Kenyan flag during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI

Families, politicians, activists, and youths gathered at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on Sunday to commemorate the victims of the June 2024 protests.

The youth-led interdenominational service was organised by churches under the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), the Kenya Christian Professionals Fellowship (KCPF), and the National Association of Youth Workers Networks (NAYNET).

The protests—largely peaceful demonstrations against the Finance Bill—turned bloody on June 25, 2024, claiming the lives of several young Kenyans.

Families of the victims were present, many overcome with grief as they eulogised their loved ones.

Mother of the late Kennedy Onyango Jacinta Anyango speaking during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI

Congregants sang and danced in celebration of those they called heroes, as a show of solidarity and remembrance.

Politicians, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, joined in the service.

A poster announcing the event had invited the public to “join us for an interdenominational prayer service by the Kenyan church for the victims of the June 2024 protests.”

Attendees were asked to wear a white shirt or top and carry the national flag.

Meanwhile, Kenyans across the country are planning to hold protests on Wednesday, June 25, to commemorate the victims of the June 2024 demonstrations.

Parents and guardians of the victims of the June 2024 protests during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI

Ex- Ex-Chief Justice David Maraga, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI

Congregants during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI

Youths and congregants don white and the Kenyan flag during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka helps former Chief Justice David Maraga adjust his flag during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI

Activist Julius Kamau holds a placard during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI

Man follows proceedings during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI

Youths and congregants don white and the Kenyan flag during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI

Advocate Ndegwa Njiru during the interdenominational prayer service at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on June 22, 2025. /LEAH MUKANGAI