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Parliament: The House that fell now hides behind razor wire

Police barricade Parliament with razor wire during Gen Z anniversary protests in Nairobi, on June 25, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Two years ago, Parliament buildings became the epicenter of chaos after disgruntled youth stormed the precincts during the 2024 anti-government protests. However, the scenes witnessed on Thursday painted a starkly contrasting picture, Parliament had become an untouchable fortress.  

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