Our Story

The 6.25 Movement was founded in January 2025 by young Kenyans from Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia (DMV). Its name honors a critical period between June 18th and June 26th, 2024—with June 25th standing out as a day of immense sacrifice. On that day, countless brave young Kenyans entered Parliament grounds in protest of the Finance Bill—many were tragically shot and killed.

Born from the powerful youth-led uprisings of June 2024, the 6.25 Movement seeks to preserve the memory of those who paid the ultimate price. In the face of peaceful protests, the administration under President William Ruto responded with force—marked by abductions, police brutality, the silencing of dissent, increased corruption, and punishing taxation. This movement stands as both a memorial and a call to action for justice, accountability, and systemic change.

A woman wearing sunglasses holds a protest sign with a photograph of two men and the words, 'They will not believe! They will not believe!'. She stands outdoors with greenery in the background.

Our Mission

To advocate and raise awareness for the rights, dignity, and well-being of African people AND THOSE Of african descent in the USA—with an emphasis on Kenyan Americans, Kenyans in the United States, and Kenyans in Kenya—through a Pan-African lens that promotes inclusive governance, justice, shared prosperity, and collective freedom, while working together to challenge corruption, inequality, injustices and all forms of harmful leadership and governance.

Our Objectives

  1. Work with credible organizations to secure the release of over 1,000 young Kenyans unlawfully imprisoned for peaceful protests in 2024 and 2025.

  2. To educate and raise awareness about Kenya’s past, present, and future, fostering civic understanding and empowering citizens to shape the country we want.

  3. To organize a North America–wide outreach tour uniting Kenyans in the diaspora through community dialogues that confront tribalism, educate on its harms, and promote national unity, solidarity, and collective responsibility.

  4. To organize and lead voter registration drives that empower as many Kenyans in the diaspora as possible to register to vote both in U.S. elections where eligible and in Kenyan elections through the appropriate channels—so that our communities are fully engaged in shaping their political future.

  5. To give back to the Pan-African community in areas such as DC’s Ward 7, Ward 8, or Baltimore through initiatives like food drives and other community programs that address urgent needs, foster solidarity, and strengthen local well-being.

  6. Advocate for reparations for victims of historical injustices such as the Shakola massacre, MAUMAU, and Fallen Heroes of the Gen Z movement.