Parents and relatives of youths killed during the 2024–2025 anti-government protests have announced plans to hold a peaceful march to State House on Monday, December 22, to demand justice and accountability over the deaths.
In a notice submitted to police, the families said the procession will begin at Jeevanjee Gardens at 9:00 a.m. before proceeding to State House, where they hope to secure an audience with President William Ruto.
Kelvin Simba, a brother to Mike Brian Kasaine, one of the victims, said findings by the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) indicate that three out of every five extrajudicial killings recorded during the period involved shots fired from behind, suggesting the victims were unarmed and fleeing.
The families noted that as of December 18, 2025—547 days after the death of Rex Masai—no police officer has been held accountable.
They further accused the government of delaying justice and compensation, despite a presidential proclamation issued on August 8, 2025, which established a framework for reparations to victims of police violence dating back to 2017.
According to the families, the planned march is intended to push for a direct meeting with the President. They argue that while the Head of State has engaged multiple delegations and committed resources to other causes, families who lost loved ones during the protests continue to be overlooked.
The families have also urged police to respect Article 37 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to assemble, demonstrate and petition public authorities peacefully and unarmed.
“Please note that this is a peaceful assembly; participants will carry only flowers and the national flag. We formally request a police escort to ensure the safety of all attendees and to maintain public order during the procession,” the notice read.
“This is not a protest but a plea for justice, and we trust that the police will not harass, assault, or arrest grieving parents and siblings seeking to meet the President.”
