NAIROBI, Kenya – Anti-government protesters have this afternoon turned the Thika Superhighway into a football pitch.
This is after the protesters overwhelmed the anti-riot police officers who had barricaded the highway at Githurai 45 junction.
Running battles were witnessed along the road as police lobbed tear gas at protesters.
In a now-viral video, the protesters can be seen cheekily playing football on the highway.
On the other hand, some protesters can also be seen chanting anti-government slogans as the protests heat up in the area.
Why Kisii protesters stormed the streets
In a related story, Kisii town became the heartbeat of the nation on Wednesday morning as hundreds of determined young Kenyans took to the streets in a peaceful, energetic protest, marking one year since the deadly June 25, 2024, demonstrations against the now-defunct Finance Bill.
From the moment the sun rose, Gen Z protesters filled Kisii’s town centre, waving Kenyan flags and chanting for justice.
Many wore black in honour of those who died during last year’s unrest. Others raised green leaves—symbols of peace and resistance—while blowing whistles and calling for accountability.
It was not a riot. It was a statement.
Marching in unison, the protesters moved peacefully through the bustling heart of Kisii, making it one of the first and most vibrant towns to kick off this year’s commemorative Gen Z-led demonstrations.
How Kisii Gen-Zs led the demonstrations
There were no reports of violence or looting—just synchronised chants, handmade placards, and the unmistakable resolve of a generation demanding more.
Kisii residents, who remember the June 2024 protests vividly, turned out in large numbers to support the youth.
“This is not just about the Finance Bill anymore. It’s about justice for the lives lost and the rights we still fight for,” said Brian Mokaya, a university student marching alongside others.
The protest remained orderly, with demonstrators keeping to the streets while police officers maintained a watchful but non-aggressive presence.
The calm in Kisii was in stark contrast to the scenes in parts of Nairobi and Kiambu, where police blocked roads and extinguished bonfires.
