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Kenya: ODM Thanks Kenyans for Peaceful June 25 Commemorations [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has praised Kenyans for conducting peaceful June 25 anniversary commemorations, saying the restraint shown by demonstrators reflected the country's democratic maturity.

ODM shares message to Kenyans ahead of June 25 anniversary As Kenya marks one year since the historicyouth-led protestsagainst the 2024 Finance Bill, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has issued a stirring message of support to the youth, urging citizens to uphold peace, unity, and the right to demonstrate. In a statement signed by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and issued on Monday, June 23, 2025, ODM reaffirmed its support for the Gen Z anniversary, calling on Kenyans to uphold unity and constitutional freedoms as the country prepares to mark one year since the 2024 protests. The party emphasised that honouring the youth-led movement and remembering those who lost their lives should not be misinterpreted as betrayal. “As we draw close to the anniversary of the Gen Z protests, we urge Kenyans of goodwill to uphold national unity and ignore those who seek to divide us,” the statement read. ODM reiterated that it remains an advocate for peaceful protest and has never shied away from standing with citizens who speak truth to power. The party called on demonstrators to honour the memory of lives lost by showing discipline and unity in the streets. ODM further reiterated that …

ODM thanks Kenyans for heeding Oburu's call for peace during June ... ODM Party leaer Dr. Oburu Oginga speaks when he hosted the Uwiano Human Rights Violations & Compensation panel on June 24, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize On June 24, 2026, Oburu urged both protesters and police officers to uphold the law, citing that Kenyans have a right to demonstrate peacefully. In a statement issued on Friday, ODM lauded Kenyans, particularly its members and supporters, for exercising restraint during the commemorations, saying the peaceful conduct demonstrated a commitment to the rule of law. "By choosing peace over destruction, and respect for the Constitution and laws of this nation, you have demonstrated that our movement is driven by higher ideals, not chaos. Indeed, this is a commendable response to the call made by our Party Leader, Dr. Oburu Oginga," the statement read. ODM further commended security agencies, its supporters and the general public for ensuring relative calm during the commemorations, even as it urged law enforcement officers to exercise restraint in future engagements with civilians. "We urge security officers to continue exercising maximum restraint a…

Kenya: ODM Thanks Kenyans for Peaceful June 25 Commemorations Nairobi — The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has praised Kenyans for conducting peaceful June 25 anniversary commemorations, saying the restraint shown by demonstrators reflected the country's democratic maturity. In a statement issued on Friday, the party thanked its members, supporters and the wider public for choosing peace while exercising their constitutional right to demonstrate. ODM said the largely peaceful commemorations followed a call by the party's leader Oburu Oginga, urging Kenyans to honour victims of past protests without resorting to violence. Keep up with the latest headlines onWhatsApp|LinkedIn "By choosing peace over destruction, and respect for the Constitution and laws of this nation, you have demonstrated that our movement is driven by higher ideals, not chaos," the party's Secretary General Catherine Omanyo said. While commending the relative calm, the party appealed to security agencies to continue exercising restraint in future demonstrations. ODM maintained that the right to peaceful assembly, picketing and demonstrations under Article 37 of the Constitution must always be protected. …

Oburu: June 25 calm reflected Kenyans' choice for peace ODM party leader Oburu Oginga addressing the media in Kisumu/ Faith Matete ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has attributed the relative calm witnessed during the June 25 anniversary demonstrations to what he described as a deliberate choice by Kenyans to embrace peace and stability. Addressing journalists in Kisumu on Friday, Oburu said many people had expected widespread disruptions, economic losses and possible deaths following calls for nationwide protests. He said the country instead experienced a level of calm which, in his view, reflected growing political maturity among citizens. “The calm was not an accident. It was a deliberate choice by Kenyans who responded to repeated calls for peace, national stability and restraint,” he said. Oburu criticised sections of the media over what he described as selective reporting of events, arguing that coverage focused heavily on incidents in Nairobi while giving less attention to developments in other parts of the country. He said television stations gave extensive attention to confrontations near Parliament and other areas of the capital while failing to adequately report developmen…

ODM thanks Kenyans for peaceful June 25 commemorations - The Star ODM also commended security agencies for helping maintain relative calm during the commemorations Audio By Vocalize ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga/FILE The Orange Democratic Movement has thanked Kenyans, particularly its members and supporters, for exercising restraint and choosing peace during the June 25 anniversary commemorations, saying the conduct demonstrated commitment to constitutionalism and the rule of law. In a statement issued on Friday, the party said the peaceful observance of the anniversary reflected the call made by party leader Oburu Oginga while receiving the report of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations. "By choosing peace over destruction, and respect for the Constitution and laws of this nation, you have demonstrated that our movement is driven by higher ideals, not chaos," the party said. ODM also commended security agencies for helping maintain relative calm during the commemorations, but said there were instances where law enforcement officers could have acted better. The party urged police to continue exercising maximum restraint during future de…

ODM calls for mass voter registration after peaceful June 25 ... ODM calls for mass voter registration after peaceful June 25 commemoration protests Politics · Chrispho Owuor · June 26, 2026, 5:45 PM EAT (GMT+03:00) Acting ODM Secretary General Catherine Omanyo during an interview on Radio Generation on May 20,2026.PHOTO/Ignatius Openje/RG In Summary The party also praised its supporters for peaceful June 25 commemorations, calling for restraint by security agencies, and encouraged victims of past human rights violations to pursue reparations The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called on Kenyans to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the country's political future should be shaped through peaceful participation in elections rather than violence and destruction. In a statement issued on Friday by ODM Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo following the June 25 commemorations, the party said citizens should embrace democratic processes and use the ballot box as the avenue for achieving change. "Ultimately, the power lies in the hands of the voter. We encourage all Kenyans to follow Kisumu's example: register to vote and ensure your voice is heard pe…