The Linda Mwananchi group has postponed its highly anticipated rallies in Kisii and Keroka, originally scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, to Friday, July 3, 2026.
The group says it will use the period to join nationwide remembrance activities for victims of the 2024 Gen-Z protests.
In a statement, the group explained that the one-week shift will allow its members and supporters to stand in solidarity with families of those killed or forcibly disappeared during the protests.
It expressed concern over possible police and state-sponsored violence during the commemoration events.
“We are alert to potential police and state-sponsored brutality and violence against the victims and their families during the commemoration activities. We reasonably anticipate unlawful arrests during the peaceful commemoration events,” the statement read.
The group urged the police to guarantee the safety of all citizens participating in the planned peaceful activities.
It also voiced deep disappointment with the government’s handling of compensation for victims, criticising the offer of limited monetary assistance without full justice and accountability.
“The lack of transparency in the compensation process and government refusal to allow the constitutionally mandated bodies to oversee the process is compounding the pain of the victims and their families. There is no pathway to reconciliation and a commitment never to repeat the killings and injure innocent Kenyans,” the statement added.
The statement also addressed political developments within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.
Linda Mwananchi said it was informed late yesterday of a decision by the ODM National Executive Committee (NEC) to remove Hon. Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary General, the second such attempt this year.
The group described the move as “unprocedural, unfair and contrary to the Party’s Constitution,” drawing parallels with a similar unsuccessful attempt in February.
“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.
Linda Mwananchi has urged its members and the public to remain vigilant and engaged as the rescheduled events approach.
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