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President Ruto Visits Kilifi Amid Gen Z-Led Protests

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President William Ruto's visit to the burial of Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro's father, Mzee Mung'aro Senior, in Kilifi County coincided with Gen Z-led protests that have erupted in several parts of the country, including the capital, Nairobi. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has been at the Coast for the past two days, cautioned protesters against resorting to violence. Meanwhile, Ruto hosted the Aga Khan's envoy at State House, inviting the spiritual leader to visit Kenya to sign an agreement and confer the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart.

Key Takeaways:

  • President William Ruto attended the burial of Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro's father, Mzee Mung'aro Senior, in Kilifi County, coinciding with Gen Z-led protests in several parts of the country.
  • Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga cautioned Gen Z protesters against resorting to violence during his visit to the Coast, where he had been attending various events for the past two days.
  • Ruto hosted the Aga Khan's envoy, Sultan Ali Allana, at State House, inviting the Aga Khan to sign an agreement and confer the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart.
  • The visit came after the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests that left dozens dead and sparked nationwide outrage over police brutality.
  • Several towns joined the Gen Z-led demonstrations, with roads leading to the Central Business District (CBD) barricaded by dawn, and security visibly tight around government installations.
  • Razor wire and heavily armed officers sealed off approaches to the State House and Parliament, signaling a government on high alert following last year's breach.

Statistics:

  • Dozens of people were left dead during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests that sparked nationwide outrage over police brutality.
  • Gen Z-led protests erupted in several parts of the country on June 25, 2025, including the capital, Nairobi.
  • President Ruto invited the Aga Khan to visit Kenya to sign an agreement and confer the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart.

Sources:

  • [Source - President Ruto's statement at State House, Nairobi]
  • [Source - Raila Odinga's caution to Gen Z protesters at the Coast on June 25, 2025]
  • [Source - Kenyan police presence at several major towns on June 25, 2025]

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