Orengo rides into CBD protest wave on motorbike

In a dramatic show of solidarity with ongoing protests to mark the second Gen-Z-led protests and commemoration, Siaya Governor James Orengo was captured riding pillion on a motorbike through Nairobi’s Central Business District today.

Waving a large Kenyan flag, the veteran opposition leader navigated city streets alongside dozens of other bikers as protesters converged on Parliament.

The clip, which quickly went viral on social media, shows Orengo in the thick of the action amid heavy security presence marking the second anniversary of the 2024 deadly anti-Finance Bill protests.

Orengo, a key figure in the opposition, has been vocal in demanding justice for victims of the 2024 and 2025 demonstrations.

The protests, largely driven by Kenyans demanding accountability and governance reforms, have seen renewed energy on this symbolic date.

Other opposition leaders, Kalonzo Musyoka and Martha Karua, joined hundreds of Kenyans in Nairobi to commemorate the day.

They said the day should be remembered as a national moment of reflection and honour for those who lost their lives.

The leaders spoke near Parliament buildings after laying wreaths in memory of victims of the 2024 demonstrations, which culminated in protesters breaching Parliament as lawmakers debated the Finance Bill.

Their remarks came amid heavy security deployment across the capital, with police erecting roadblocks and barricades on major roads leading to the Central Business District, Parliament and other government installations.

Addressing protesters and supporters gathered for the commemoration, Kalonzo praised participants for maintaining peace despite the restrictions imposed by authorities.

“We are very peaceful,” Kalonzo said, urging demonstrators to remain calm and disciplined throughout the day’s activities.

The former Vice President said the heavy police presence and closure of key roads had effectively turned the anniversary into a day unlike any other, with many Kenyans unable to access the city centre.