On Sunday, September 21, 2025, hundreds of Kenyans gathered at Uhuru Park in Nairobi to demonstrate against Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and to express solidarity with Palestinians enduring conflict, blockade, and displacement. The event, which began with a convoy of motorbike and car riders from Adams Arcade, was convened by Muslim leaders, civil society groups, and human rights defenders.
The peaceful protest brought together a wide spectrum of voices, including Islamic scholars, imams from across the country, political leaders, human rights organisations, and members of the public . Among those present were Sheikh Jamaludin Osman, imam of Jamia Mosque; Hassan Omar, Secretary General of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA); former senator Billow Kerrow; Abdill