Activist Bob Njagi arrested ahead of the anniversary of the June 25 protests
Human rights activist and member of the Linda Mwananchi team, Bob Njagi has been arrested in Kajiado County.
Human rights activist and member of the Linda Mwananchi team, Bob Njagi has been arrested in Kajiado County.
The activist was arrested on Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of inciting members of the public ahead of the June 25 Gen Z march.
Kajiado County Police Commander Alex Shikondi confirmed the incident, stating the activist was nabbed after a video of him sharing inciting remarks was posted on social media.
In the video in question, Njagi appeared to urge the youth to take part in the Thursday protest, with the police boss saying the incitement could lead the youth to cause property destruction in Kitengela Town.
The alleged incitement, police said, could lead to youth turning out and destroying properties in Kitengela town.
The police boss confirmed that Njagi was currently being held at a police station in the county, but declined to name the station, citing security reasons.
His arrest comes a day before the Thursday protests meant to commemorate those who lost their lives during the Gen Z demonstrations in June 2024 and 2025.
Njagi is a prominent activist who gained national attention after his alleged abduction in 2024 after participating in anti-finance bill demonstrations.
He was later arrested in Uganda alongside fellow activist Nicholas Oyoo for allegedly participating in campaigning for Uganda’s opposition leader, Bobi Wine, during the 2025 election period.
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According to the police commander, security agencies have been beefed up in the area to prevent any protests on Thursday, assuring residents and business owners of their safety.
The government has also announced that any destruction of property will not be tolerated during the protest, warning protesters to peacefully commemorate the day, as any law-breaking incident will be dealt with firmly.
Ahead of tomorrow’s planned demonstrations, some members of the public have voiced their opposition by staging counter-protests across parts of the country.
On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of residents in Kisumu took to the streets to oppose demonstrations scheduled across different parts of the country.
The protesters carried large printed banners calling for an end to recurring street protests, with others calling for a rotational presidency to allow all regions of the country an opportunity to lead.
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