Kenyan content creator Vindee was reportedly arrested in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Thursday while livestreaming events during demonstrations marking the June 25 anniversary protests. Videos and online posts circulating throughout the day appeared to show moments of confusion and police action as crowds gathered in different parts of the city.
At the time of publication, there had been no official public statement confirming the specific circumstances surrounding Vindee’s detention or whether any charges had been preferred.
The demonstrations were organised to mark two years since the June 25, 2024, protests that became a defining moment in Kenya’s recent civic movement. Families of victims, activists and young people had called for remembrance activities and renewed demands for accountability.
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Witness accounts and media coverage throughout the day described a heavily secured Nairobi CBD, with access roads monitored and police deployed around key government installations. Businesses remained closed in some sections of the city as crowds gathered despite restrictions and warnings from authorities.
“We were just documenting what was happening”
Online reactions following reports of Vindee’s arrest reflected wider concern over the treatment of people recording events during public demonstrations.
Several journalists and content creators covering the events also reported confrontations with security officers as arrests were made in parts of the city. Separate reports showed at least one media worker being mistakenly detained during crowd operations before details were clarified.
The reported arrest of Vindee quickly became part of a wider conversation online about citizen journalism and the role of livestreaming during public events.
Heavy security marks anniversary
Authorities had repeatedly stated ahead of the anniversary that peaceful gatherings would be protected but warned against criminal activity and disruption. Security agencies also announced heightened monitoring before the demonstrations.
Interior and police officials said deployments were intended to maintain order and screen for possible disruptions, while organisers maintained the day was intended as a remembrance event.
