Police Warn Chaos Agents Ahead of June 25 Anniversary Protests

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has warned individuals planning to cause violence during next week’s June 25 protests Kenya 2026 that they will face arrest.

Lagat issued the warning in Mombasa, assuring peaceful demonstrators that police will protect them throughout the commemorative marches.

“Those who cause chaos will be dealt with according to the law,” Lagat said. “Kenyans are free to go about their business. We will provide security to all Kenyans.”

Lagat Draws Line Between Peaceful Protest and Criminal Disruption

The DIG was clear that the Constitution guarantees the right to demonstrate. However, he said that right ends where violence begins.

He urged youth across the country not to allow themselves to be used by individuals seeking to disrupt peace.

Lagat spoke at an event in Mombasa where youth received tuktuks as part of an economic empowerment programme run by Mission Relief Africa, led by a businessman identified as Mabrouk.

He said initiatives like this directly reduce crime. Moreover, he praised the programme as a model of the community policing approach the National Police Service promotes.

“What we’ve seen here today will definitely reduce the number of criminal activities in this place,” he said, “because they’ve been empowered by the tuktuks today.”

June 25 Protests Kenya 2026: Mombasa Gang Crackdown Already Underway

Lagat disclosed that Mombasa County has registered a significant drop in gang-related crime. He attributed this to sustained pressure by the Regional Commissioner and his team.

Furthermore, he said the local security committee has already received instructions to crack down on criminal groups including those known as the Panga Boys.

“The hand of the government has no room for goons,” he said. “We have shifted into high gear to ensure that crime, especially associated with those goons, is brought to an end soon.”

He added that arrests will continue and warned that similar crackdowns are rolling out across the entire country, not just in Mombasa.

Lamu Night Travel and Road Barriers: DIG Says County Committee Is Handling It

In addition to the protest warnings, Lagat was asked about a court order directing the removal of road barriers and the resumption of night travel in Lamu County.

He said the Lamu County Security Committee is addressing the matter. He did not provide a timeline for compliance with the court order.