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Former Chief Justice David Maraga made headlines on June 25, 2025, as he joined Gen Z protesters in Nairobi’s Central Business District, lending powerful solidarity to the youth-led demonstrations. Appearing at the Nation Centre along Kimathi Street, Maraga stood alongside protesters demanding justice for victims of police brutality during last year’s protests. His public participation marks a historic first for a former judiciary head, and comes just days after he announced his 2027 presidential ambitions.
Maraga expressed heartfelt support for the families of those killed, injured, or missing during the 2024 Gen Z-led protests, describing their pain as a national tragedy that must not be ignored. “We feel for the parents who lost their children and for the Gen Zs who were injured. This must never happen again,” he stated, calling on the government to deliver accountability and uphold constitutional rights.
As demonstrators flooded Nairobi’s streets, defying barricades and heavy police presence, tear gas canisters were fired along major roads including University Way and Kimathi Street. Protesters engaged in running battles with police while maintaining their demands for justice, transparency, and protection from state violence. Maraga’s presence added political and moral weight to the protests, signaling growing national concern over youth grievances, police conduct, and the need for systemic reform in Kenya.