NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 23 – The Linda Mwananchi movement has postponed its planned public meetings in Kisii and Keroka that had been scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, to July 3, 2026. In a statement, the group said the postponement was intended to allow members and supporters to join other Kenyans in commemorating victims of the 2024 Gen Z protests. The movement said the planned activities would focus on standing in solidarity with victims and families affected by the demonstrations, including those killed or reported missing during the protests. “We will join other Kenyans of goodwill to stand in solidarity with the victims of the Gen Z protests of 2024 and their families, and in remembrance of those who were killed or have possibly disappeared,” the statement said. The group also raised concerns over possible police brutality and unlawful arrests during the peaceful commemoration events, urging security agencies to protect citizens participating in the activities. You might also like Four Killed, 12 Injured in Road Accidents Across Kenya Within 12 Hours Gachagua Takes Impeachment Battle to Court of Appeal After Partial High Court Victory IGAD Soil Health Hub begins work to restore degraded land “We call upon the police to ensure the safety and protection of all citizens who will participate in the peaceful commemoration activities,” the statement added. Linda Mwananchi further criticized the government over what it termed as inadequate compensation efforts for victims and families affected by the protests. According to the statement, the movement is dissatisfied with the government’s decision to offer limited financial assistance without ensuring accountability and justice for those responsible for the deaths and injuries reported during the demonstrations. “The lack of transparency in the compensation process and government refusal to allow constitutionally mandated bodies to oversee the process is compounding the pain of the victims and their families,” the movement stated. The statement also accused the government of failing to provide a clear pathway toward reconciliation and assurances against future incidents involving violence against civilians. The movement additionally addressed the latest developments within the Orange Democratic Movement party following the National Executive Committee’s decision to remove Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General. Linda Mwananchi claimed the move resembled an earlier attempt made in February and argued that the process violated the ODM party constitution and principles of fairness. “After consultation with our legal teams earlier this morning, it has been decided to once again test the propriety of the purported ouster in the courts because we are convinced it should suffer the same fate as the first one in February,” the statement said.