Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, through his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), broke his silence over the events of the June 25 protests, which left nearly a dozen people dead and several others injured.
In a statement released on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, Gachagua issued three demands: an immediate end to police brutality, the prompt restoration of all media operations, and justice for all families who lost their loved ones during the protests.
While condemning the shutdown of media operations, Gachagua's DCP described the move as a violation of the Constitution, a breach of media freedom, and 'State-sponsored censorship.' The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) had issued a directive to all TV and radio stations to stop the live coverage of the June 25 protests.
Protesters in Nairobi CBD during the June 25 protests, June 25, 2025.
