Kenyan Gen Z and activists have organized a memorial Concert to be held at Uhuru Park, to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during recent protests.
In a statement shared by activist Boniface Mwangi on his X account on July 4, 2024, the memorial concert dubbed ‘ShuGenz’, is set to take place at Uhuru Park on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
From the shared posters, the event promises to be a poignant commemoration of the fallen individuals.
Mwangis says the Nairobi county government through Governor Johnson Sakaja has agreed to open Uhuru Park for the memorial concert, as well as provide county security to ensure a safe and peaceful gathering.
“The ShuGenz Memorial concert to honour our heroes who died during the protests is on Sunday 7th July, from 12:00-7:00 pm. @SakajaJohnson has opened Uhuru Park and will provide county security. More details to follow. Tag a friend, an artist. Bring flowers,” Boniface stated.
Further, attendees were encouraged carry bring flowers as a symbol of remembrance and solidarity.
According to the posters, the event will have free entry, allowing individuals from all walks of life to come together in unity and reflection.
In addition, the memorial concert is scheduled to occur from 12 pm to 7 pm, with gates opening at 9 am.
The ShuGenz Memorial concert to honour our heroes who died during the protests is on Sunday 7th July, from 12:00-7:00 pm. @SakajaJohnson has opened Uhuru Park and will provide county security. More details to follow. Tag a friend, an artist. Bring flowers. #ShuGenZMemorialConcert pic.twitter.com/5vrAoEMCgG
— The People’s Watchman (@bonifacemwangi) July 4, 2024
The call for the concert came after thugs infiltrated and caused havoc to the peaceful protests that had been going on over the past few weeks.
Why July 7?
Gen Z and their activists came up with the main idea to hold a concert in Uhuru Park on Sunday, July 7, a date commonly known in Kenya as Saba Saba.
During the 1990s, it was a landmark date for the second liberation movement, which was driven by the desire to end government excesses and achieve democracy.
Ultimately, Kenya became a multipartisan state after Section 2A of the Constitution was repealed, allowing other political parties to register.