Teargas, Bonfires & A City Under Siege: Kenya's Gen Z Memorial March Meets Brutal Police Force

Police fired teargas at protesters in Githurai as Kenyans attempted to march into Nairobi's CBD to commemorate the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests. Bonfires lit the streets. Land Cruisers full of officers flooded the city centre. This is the full account of what unfolded on the ground — and what it reveals about the state of Kenya today. Stay to the end for the complete picture of what this day means for Kenya's democracy. TIMESTAMPS:* 00:00 – The Morning Nairobi Woke Up to Teargas 01:20 – Githurai: Where the First Confrontation Happened 02:40 – Bonfires in the Street: How Kenyans Chose to Remember 03:50 – The CBD Lockdown: Land Cruisers, Officers, and a City on Edge 05:10 – Who Are the Gen Z Heroes Being Commemorated? 06:20 – What the Government Said vs. What the Government Did 07:30 – The Question Every Kenyan Is Asking 08:40 – What Happens When a Government Fears Its Own History 09:30 – Where Kenya Goes From Here MAISHA TV – Kenya’s News Voice of Truth, Insight & Impact 🏆 KUZA Award–Winning news Broadcaster | Top 5 Most-Watched TV Channel in Kenya (2024–2025) – Media Council of Kenya We bring you breaking news, fearless investigative journalism, and powerful human stories that shape conversations in Kenya, Africa, and across the globe. From State House to village town halls, from Nairobi’s business district to African conflict zones—we deliver credible, timely, and thought-provoking coverage you can trust. ---MOST RECOMMENDED STORIES:    • MOST RECOMMENDED   📌 WHAT YOU’LL FIND ON THIS CHANNEL ✔ Kenya Breaking News – Live updates on politics, elections, and government decisions ✔ Political Analysis & Commentary – Deep dives with experts, MPs, and policy voices ✔ Investigative Journalism – Uncovering corruption, silent wars, and military intelligence ✔ African & Global News – Coverage of key events shaping the continent and beyond ✔ Business, Finance & Economy – Market insights, entrepreneurship, and economic growth stories ✔ Lifestyle, Culture & Entertainment – Fashion, art, music, film, and sports ✔ Special Reports & Documentaries – Exclusive features you won’t find anywhere else --- 📺 WATCH OUR CONTENT ▶️ WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://short-link.me/1b3wh 💻 OTHER TERRESTRIAL PLATFORMS: MAISHA TV KENYA --- 🎤 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS 🎫 PLG 2025 | https://shorturl.at/qY9mZ| 🍋 https://rb.gy/b2hz41 📕 https://short-link.me/16DQx --- 📱 REAL-TIME NEWS ALERTS Join our WhatsApp Channel: Click Here Text “MAISHA TV NEWS” to +254746999841 for instant breaking news --- 🔴 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS @Maisha TV Kenya News @Maisha TV Kenya Podcast @Maisha TV Kenya @Maisha TV Kenya Digital --- 🌍 WHERE TO WATCH US 📡 StarTimes – Channel 108 📡 GOtv – Channel 808 📡 Any Free-to-Air decoder nationwide We broadcast across Kenya: Kisumu, Kitale, Bungoma, Vihiga, Siaya, Nairobi, Eldoret, Trans-nzoia, Migori, Webuye, Kakamega, Homabay, Mumias, Malaba, Moi's Bridge, Makutano, Kapenguria, Busia, Lwakhakha, Mt. Elgon, Turbo, Malava, Yala, Kisii, and more. --- 📢 FOLLOW MAISHA TV ONLINE TikTok: /maishaTVKenya Facebook: /MaishaTVKenya X (Twitter): MAishaTVKenya Instagram: /maishaTVKenya 🌐 Website: maishatv.co.ke --- 💼 BUSINESS & SUPPORT 📩 Email: [email protected] 📞 Phone: +254746999841 💳 Support via MPESA Till: 656231 --- ⚠️ COPYRIGHT & PRODUCTION Produced by Maisha TV Kenya – All rights reserved under copyright and fair use policies. #KenyaNews, #BreakingNewsKenya, #KenyaToday, #KenyanPolitics, #KenyaUpdates, #KenyaHeadlines, #KenyaCurrentAffairs