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By Cantona Joseph June 19, 2026 09:10 (EAT)

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Protesters try to advance towards the police during a demonstration in Nairobi, on June 25, 2024. Kenyan police fired tear gas at crowds of young protesters in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as demonstrators rallied across the country against the government’s proposed tax increases. (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP)

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The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued a security advisory to American citizens, warning of the possibility of demonstrations across the country, particularly in major urban centres and Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), ahead of the June 25 anniversary of anti-government protests witnessed over the past two years.

In the advisory released on Thursday, the embassy cautioned that demonstrations could occur at any time, although the likelihood of protests is expected to be higher around June 25.

The embassy noted that any demonstrations could lead to significant traffic disruptions, congestion, and roadblocks erected by both protesters and law enforcement agencies.

“June 25 is the anniversary of protests that occurred in Kenya during the past two years. Demonstrations may occur at any time but the potential for protests is higher around June 25,” the advisory stated.

American citizens residing in or travelling within Kenya were urged to exercise heightened vigilance and avoid areas where demonstrations or large crowds may gather.

The embassy further advised U.S. nationals to monitor local media for updates on the security situation and to remain alert to developments that could affect their safety and movement.

As part of its security recommendations, the mission urged citizens travelling by road to “keep doors locked and windows rolled up while in a vehicle”, particularly in areas where demonstrations may occur.

The advisory also encouraged Americans to inform friends and family of their whereabouts, review their personal security plans, and carry a copy of their U.S. passport together with a valid Kenyan visa at all times.

The warning comes amid growing anticipation over possible commemorative protests linked to the June 2024 anti-finance bill demonstrations, which sparked widespread unrest and drew thousands of Kenyans to the streets in opposition to proposed tax measures and governance concerns.

Authorities have yet to announce any restrictions related to public gatherings, although security agencies have indicated they are monitoring the situation closely ahead of the anniversary.

Meanwhile, families of victims of the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests have been assured of police protection ahead of a planned commemoration that will be held across all 47 counties.

In the company of human rights defenders and political leaders, the parents and relatives of Rex Masai, Erickson Mutisya, Kennedy Onyango and Andrew Kelvin marched to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja’s office at Jogoo House on Thursday.

Their mission was to notify the police of their planned commemoration march on June 25 in honour of their loved ones.

The families, who marched to IG Kanja’s office at Jogoo House to present a notice of the planned peaceful march in honour of their loved ones, have also demanded the arrest and prosecution of all police officers and those with command responsibility for the killings, torture and enforced disappearances.

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