DCI Arrests Three Over Alleged Plot to Incite Violence Ahead of June 25 Protests

 Authorities say suspects were planning unrest under cover of peaceful demonstrations

Nairobi, Kenya – In a strategic crackdown ahead of the anticipated June 25 anniversary protests, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three young men suspected of planning violent acts during the upcoming demonstrations. The arrests, announced Saturday, were part of an intelligence-led operation aimed at pre-empting potential unrest.

According to a DCI spokesperson, the suspects were found to be plotting to incite violence under the guise of joining peaceful protestors. They are expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit violent acts and disturbing the peace.

This move comes as part of a broader national effort to ensure the anniversary protests—commemorating a day of widespread demonstrations last year—remain peaceful. Authorities have ramped up security surveillance and warned against any efforts to hijack the movement for criminal purposes.

“The right to peaceful assembly is protected under the Constitution,” said the spokesperson. “But we will not tolerate individuals using that right as a shield for violence or destruction.”

With tensions already running high and political rhetoric intensifying, the arrests underscore the government’s determination to maintain law and order as Kenyans prepare to take to the streets. The coming days will be a test not only of public resolve but of the state’s ability to balance democratic freedoms with national security.