Kenyans protest against the death of Albert Ojwang in Nairobi CBD on June 12, 2025/ DOUGLAS OKIDDY This week began with activities ranging from political, social and international events.
The week was marred with protests as Kenyans and leaders
demanded justice after the death of teacher Albert Ojwang.
This is even
as President William Ruto met artists at State House, Nairobi, who appraised him of issues affecting their sector.
As this
happened, Treasury CS John Mbadi read his first Budget for the 2025-2026
Financial Year.
Here are some of the photos that caught Kenyans' eyes:
Protest over Ojwang’s death
Protesters came out on Thursday to demonstrate against the death of Albert Ojwang, demanding the resignation of Deputy IG Eliud Lagat.
There were running battles between the police and protesters as tear gas was thrown to disperse them.
The demonstrations turned chaotic after protesters resorted to destructive measures to express their grievances. The protesters torched two vehicles along Aga Khan Walk in Nairobi.
Protests erupt in the CBD against the murder of Albert Ojwang' on June 12, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDYThe fire has completely consumed two of the vehicles, leaving them as charred husks, while the third, a light-colored sedan, is still visibly burning from the front.
Others took to destroying the newly installed garbage bins, which were meant to improve Nairobi’s cleanliness.
Activists led protests following Albert Ojwang's death at CBD, Nairobi on June 12, 2025/ CYRUS OMBATI
Two vehicles torched by protesters along Aga Khan walk./PHOTO: LEAH MUKANGAI
Newly installed dustbins were destroyed during the demonstrations in CBD/LEAH MUKANGAIMbadi’s Budget 2025-2026
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi walks to Parliament to present the 2025-2026 budget/EZEKIEL AMING'ANational Treasury CS John Mbadi walked to Parliament on Thursday, June 12, to present the 2025/26 budget, accompanied by Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo.
In a departure from tradition, the two senior officials covered an estimated 100 metres on foot, rather than arriving by vehicle or official convoy as seen in previous years.
The symbolic gesture captured attention as they strode purposefully toward Parliament.
Treasury CS John Mbadi ahead of budget reading on June 12, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'ABoth Mbadi and Kiptoo were dressed in matching navy blue customised suits, each paired with a crisp white shirt and a patterned blue tie.
A red flower was pinned neatly to the left lapel of their coats, adding a touch of ceremony and coordination to their appearance.
Mbadi carried the iconic black budget briefcase, marked with the Kenya coat of arms and the word Harambee, a time-honoured symbol of national fiscal planning.
Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo with Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi at Treasury offices on June 12, 2025/HANDOUTMudavadi in China
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi joined African leaders at the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, China.
This is aimed at fostering stronger economic ties between China and Africa.
The Prime CS said that as the world’s second-largest economy, China’s growing engagement with Africa, reaching a historic USD 295.5 billion in 2024, continues to open expansive new avenues for partnership.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, among other African leaders at the Fourth Session of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Changsha, Hunan Province in China, on June 12, 2025/OPCS
Ruto meets artists
President William Ruto on Monday met a section of artists at State House, Nairobi.
The President said the artistes apprised him of the issues affecting their sector and agreed to work together for a better Kenya for all.
President William Ruto addresses a section of artists at State House, Nairobi on June 9, 2025 / PCS
He said Kenya will be transformed by leaders who are prepared to take bold and decisive steps to change the lives of the people.
“Through bold decisions, we have made great strides in stabilising the economy, increasing agricultural productivity and enhancing social security for a better future,” he added.
Kindiki’s dancing skills
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, other leaders join dancers during an Economic Empowerment Engagement at Mutomo Grounds in Kitui South Constituency, Kitui County on June 12, 2025/DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stole the show in Kitui South when he broke into dance, joining the women dancers during the Constituency Economic Empowerment Programme.
Kindiki, in his speech, affirmed the government's commitment to grassroots development, saying Kenyans will soon see the value of their taxes in key sectors.
Speaking during the Kitui South Constituency Economic Empowerment Programme, Kindiki said the Kenya Kwanza administration is focused on delivering accountable leadership.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and other leaders during an Economic Empowerment Engagement at Mutomo Grounds in Kitui South Constituency, Kitui County on June 12, 2025/DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, other leaders join dancers during an Economic Empowerment Engagement at Mutomo Grounds in Kitui South Constituency, Kitui County on June 12, 2025/DPCS
