Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI
Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) – At least 16 people were killed in clashes between protesters and police in Kenya yesterday, June 25.This figure was released this morning by Amnesty Kenya, which stated that most of the victims were killed by security forces. According to police, there were 12 victims. In addition to the dead, at least 400 people were injured during the protests on the first anniversary of the demonstrations against the 2024 Finance Bill, which led to unrest and violence, claiming 60 lives. According to Kenyan authorities, violent elements infiltrated yesterday’s demonstrations and caused chaos, looting public and private property. Meanwhile, the Kenyan government has ordered the closure of major television stations for violating a directive issued by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) prohibiting live broadcasts of protests.The measure sparked outrage among media observers and legal experts. Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga called the directive unconstitutional and a violation of press freedom. The Kenya Editors’ Guild condemned the decision, accusing the CA of misapplying the law and undermining public access to information, in violation of Articles 33 and 34 of the Constitution. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides, 26/6/2025)
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