By Diana Arodi
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on all Kenyans to mark June 25th as a day of national remembrance for the young protestors who lost their lives during recent demonstrations.
Speaking at a public forum, Kalonzo urged citizens to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who stood unarmed against injustice and died while demanding a better Kenya.
“These were not criminals or troublemakers,” Kalonzo said.
“They were young patriots, sons and daughters of this nation, who believed in change, in justice, and in the power of peaceful protest. Their blood must not be shed in vain,” he remarked.
The protests, led largely by Kenya’s Gen Z, erupted in response to government policies seen as oppressive and economically harmful.
Despite marching peacefully, some demonstrators were met with violent crackdowns. Several lives were lost, sparking national outrage and international concern.
Kalonzo has proposed that June 25th be recognized annually as a day of tribute — a non-political, people-centered moment of reflection.
“Let us come together as a nation, regardless of our political views, and lay flowers in memory of these heroes,” he said.
“Let their courage inspire us to defend democracy and demand accountability,” he urged.
He emphasized that remembering the fallen is not about inciting division, but about preserving the values they stood for: justice, equity, and hope.
Kalonzo urged Kenyans to teach future generations about their sacrifice, so the memory remains alive and meaningful.
As calls grow louder for justice and reform, Kalonzo’s appeal adds moral weight to a movement that has already reshaped the national conversation.
His words serve as a reminder that democracy is often paid for with the highest price — and that those who pay it must never be forgotten.
June 25th, he insists, must live on in our hearts and history.