Seven people have been arrested, and two guns have been recovered in connection with weapons stolen during recent Gen Z protests.
In a statement on June 28, police in Kiambu County said an AK-47 rifle, a riot control rifle, and other police gear were retrieved following a manhunt led by Kikuyu police officers.
According to Kiambu County Police Commander Dorris Kemey, the recovery followed a tip about a suspicious individual carrying a bulging bag at Gravity Bar in the Gahui area. Officers responded quickly and, aided by forensic leads, identified the suspect.
Their investigation led them to the suspect’s residence in the Njuki-Kirigu area.
The firearms are believed to be among four that were taken from Dagoretti Police Station when a group of individuals allegedly posing as protesters stormed the station during the nationwide demonstrations.
Kemey confirmed that the suspects are in custody and will face charges related to illegal possession of firearms and attacking a police facility.
She added that several weapons and rounds of ammunition are still unaccounted for and likely remain in the hands of civilians.
“Recovery efforts are still ongoing,” Kemey said. “We are urging anyone with information to come forward.”
Murkomen on Gen Z Protests
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen issued a statement following the Gen Z-led memorial protests held on June 25, 2025.
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Murkomen noted that he had visited parts of Nairobi to assess the aftermath, with a particular focus on small-scale traders whose businesses were affected during the unrest.
Expressing his concern, the CS described the violence that erupted during the protests as deeply troubling.
He acknowledged that the demonstrations initially adhered to lawful procedures and began peacefully but were later disrupted by criminal elements.
“What started as a constitutionally protected gathering to express public grievances was unfortunately overtaken by organised groups intent on causing chaos,” he said. “Such acts of lawlessness erode the foundations of our democracy and inflict needless harm on innocent Kenyans.”
Guns Stolen
According to Murkomen, hundreds of traders have suffered losses, with many businesses, built over years of dedication, destroyed in a matter of hours.
He sharply criticised those who exploited the demonstrations to engage in violence, looting, and other crimes, including reported cases of sexual assault and vandalism.
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Murkomen said government property was also targeted, including at least nine police stations, five of which were set ablaze in areas such as Dagoretti, Molo, and Ol Kalau.
In total, 88 police vehicles, 27 government vehicles, and 65 civilian cars parked within police stations were reportedly destroyed.
He further revealed that several firearms were stolen during the chaos.
“At the Dagoretti Police Post in Kiambu County, five firearms were taken, while four more were destroyed at the Gachui Police Post,” Murkomen stated.
“These individuals were not just looters, they deliberately went after weapons and police gear, all while pretending to be part of a peaceful protest,” he added.
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