By Issa Hussein - Reporter
Kenya, 25 June 2026 - Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Noor has praised youth and demonstrators in the coastal city for conducting peaceful protests during the June 25 anniversary commemorations, saying the procession was orderly and free from incidents of looting, vandalism or destruction of property.
Speaking after the demonstrations, Mohamed noted that police officers escorted protesters throughout the march to ensure their safety and maintain public order.
He commended the youth for exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly and expression while maintaining calm throughout the day.
“Mombasa's youth deserve recognition for conducting peaceful demonstrations devoid of looting and destruction,” he said.
The County Commissioner recalled that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had previously lauded Mombasa residents for their peaceful conduct during earlier demonstrations and said the youth had once again demonstrated maturity.
“The Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen, last time hailed Mombasa youth for conducting peaceful demonstrations, and today you have shown the same,” Noor said.
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Amid chants of “One Term” and songs commemorating young people who lost their lives during last year's anti-government protests, Noor urged demonstrators to remain peaceful and disperse calmly after the event.
He also extended condolences to families who lost loved ones during the June 2024 protests and reiterated the government's commitment to supporting victims and their families.
“The government continues to pursue measures aimed at assisting affected families while addressing issues arising from the tragic events,” he said.
The June 25 commemorations in Mombasa remained largely peaceful, contrasting with fears of unrest that had prompted heightened security measures in several parts of the country. Demonstrators used the occasion to remember those who died during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests while calling for justice and accountability.