FAMILIES of young people who died during Kenya's 2024-2025 anti-government protests marched peacefully to State House in Nairobi on Monday, December 22, 2025. Their goal is to push for justice, accountability, and compensation for their loved ones.
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The group, which includes parents, siblings, and relatives of the victims, started the march from Jeevanjee Gardens at around 9:00am (EAT), as previously shared with the police.
They want to meet directly with President William Ruto, whom they claim has not acted on their issues despite the government's earlier promises.
The families say they have waited over a year for justice, and no one has been held responsible for the deaths in the protests.
According to the families, more than 547 days have passed since the death of Rex Masai, one of the first and most significant victims of the protests.
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) report shows that three out of every five killings were done by shooting from behind, suggesting many victims were unarmed and running away when they were shot.
Besides asking for accountability, the families are also asking for compensation and reparations that were promised in August 2025.
President Ruto had announced a plan to help victims of police violence from 2017, but families say there have been no real payments or support.
Many families are still dealing with medical bills, funeral costs, and ongoing care for injured survivors.
The organizers said this march is not a protest, but a peaceful request.
People are carrying flowers and the Kenyan National flag, symbols of mourning, respect, and a request for help, not conflict.
In their communication with the police, the families cited Article 37 of the Constitution, which protects the right to peaceful assembly and petition.
They also asked for police support, because the march includes grieving parents and relatives, some of whom are elderly.
The timing of the march, just before Christmas, is meaningful for the families.
Many say the holiday season makes their loss even more painful, as they are reminded of their missing loved ones whose cases are still not settled.