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Kudos to 'Nation' photographer for this great picture!

Protester

A protester jumps over a bonfire along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru City during the June 25, 2025 demonstrations.

Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group
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By  The Watchman

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The 'Daily Nation' front-page picture of demos in Nakuru, must be the Photo of the Year 2025, says Sammy Ng’ang’a.
  • It’s heart-breaking to see armed goons unleashed by leaders against protests to infiltrate and attack demonstrators.

Fire photo • The Daily Nation front-page picture on Thursday of a lone protester bravely jumping over a bonfire fire lit on Nakuru’s Kenyatta Avenue during Wednesday’s anti-government demonstrations, must be the Photo of the Year 2025, Sammy Ng’ang’a declares. “Photographer Boniface Mwangi deserves to be given a very top award for this picture,” he adds. His email address is [email protected].

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Armed goons • The Constitution guarantees the right of Citizens to engage in civic actions such as demonstrations, picketing to present petitions, says Lucas Kimanthi. “The government must protect protesters. However, it’s heart-breaking to see armed goons unleashed by leaders against protests to infiltrate and attack demonstrators. It’s punishable by law.” His email address is [email protected].

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Fumbling • By attempting to shut down independent radio and TV stations, including NTV, for covering protests live, Kenya Kwanza “has finally hit its nadir”, declares Robert Mukirate. “This fumbling kleptocratic regime is a blundering joke and has only one thing left to do: Depart! Kenyans have had enough. Kenya Kwanza should, please, please, leave!” His email address is [email protected].

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Strange name • The classical Shakespearean line what is in a name is to Nairobi resident Githuku Mungai less important than the origin. Says he: “I’ve been to Matumbato Road in the Upper Hill area of Nairobi, and I believe many of us don’t know what the name refers to. If anyone knows the origin or story behind this unusual name, I will be happy to hear it.” His contact is [email protected].

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Young players • South African Bennie McCarthy, the new national soccer team, Harambee Stars, coach should recruit young talented players, says Benjamin Kibias. “He should look for players like French stars Desire Doue and Senny Maul, both 19, and Georgian Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, 24. I’ve nothing against Victor Wanyama, 33, but McCarthy should not recall him to the team.” His contact is [email protected].

Have a youthful day, won’t you!