ACTION · Kisumu Solidarity Protest

On July 23, 2025, the Kisumu Peace and Justice Centre organized a protest in solidarity with their team leader, Boniface Ogutu Akach, who has been facing fabricated charges following his arrest, torture, and malicious prosecution for organizing and participating in the GenZ protests a year earlier.

#RejectFinanceBill2024

The GenZ protests — also known as the Kenya Finance Bill protests or #RejectFinanceBill2024 — were a wave of demonstrations across Kenya opposing the Finance Bill 2024, which proposed significant tax increases on essential goods and services.

Solidarity

In response to Akach’s arrest and the court’s announcement that his ruling would be delivered on July 23, 2025, the Kisumu Peace and Justice Centre organized a protest to demand justice — not only for Akach but for all victims of state persecution whose only offense was participating in the recent GenZ protests. Many young people remain in police custody or continue to face malicious prosecution.

Outcome Ruling

The Kisumu Law Court ruled that Akach had no case to answer, bringing an end to a year-long battle in which he had been falsely accused during the GenZ uprisings in Kisumu. Following the ruling, the Kisumu Peace and Justice Centre held the peaceful protest, addressed the media, and publicly read out their petition and demands.

The Action Fund continues to stand in solidarity with the GenZ uprisings and is proud to have supported this action.

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