Kenyan comedian MCA Tricky has joined Kenyans marking the anniversary of the June 25 protests by sharing a message of remembrance for those who lost their lives during demonstrations that became one of the defining moments in recent Kenyan history.
In a post shared on Instagram, the comedian reflected on the cost of conflict and called for continued remembrance of those who died.
“Today we commemorate the precious lives of innocent sons and daughters of the soil!”
He continued:
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“This should and will continue to be a sad reminder that no one deserves to die just because authorities don’t agree with them! Money, Power, Property can be rebuilt, but Human Life cannot!
His message comes as commemorations and demonstrations are being held across parts of the country to remember people who died during the June 25, 2024, protests.
A day of remembrance
Today’s commemoration is tied to the events of June 25, 2024, when anti-Finance Bill demonstrations escalated into one of Kenya’s most significant protest moments in decades.
What began as opposition to proposed tax measures later grew into wider conversations around governance, accountability and the cost of living. Thousands of mostly young people participated in demonstrations across the country.
Human rights organisations and multiple reports have continued to reference that at least 60 people died during that period of demonstrations, with calls for accountability and justice remaining part of public discussion.
What is happening today
Across Kenya, June 25 is being observed through memorial activities, planned marches and public acts of remembrance organised by families, activists and supporters.
Some groups have described the day as an opportunity to honour those who died and renew calls for accountability, while also encouraging peaceful participation.
In Nairobi, security was heightened ahead of the commemorations, with police setting up roadblocks and restricting access to some areas as authorities prepared for demonstrations. Government officials stated that peaceful protests would be allowed while warning against disruption and criminal activity.
MCA Tricky’s message
Unlike political statements or campaign messaging, MCA Tricky’s post remained centred on remembrance.
Rather than focusing on events themselves, he directed attention to the people behind the headlines — families who continue to remember children, siblings, relatives and friends lost during moments of unrest.
“Human Life Cannot.”
His words echoed a message being repeated across today’s commemorations: that while damaged property can be restored and political moments pass, lives lost leave an absence that remains.
