All eyes on Uhuru Park as ‘Shujaa Memorial Concert’ set to kick off

Thousands of Gen Z and Millennials are expected to flock to Uhuru Park on Sunday for a memorial concert honoring protesters killed during anti-finance Bill and anti-government demonstrations across the country.

July 7 holds significant historical importance in the fight for Kenya’s second liberation, and the event will serve as a moment for reflection on the nation’s history.

Dubbed the Shujaaz Memorial Concert, the event will also attract supporters from other generations committed to the cause.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who approved the use of Uhuru Park for the memorial, announced he would attend the concert.

Led by activist Boniface Mwangi, the organizers stated that the concert will commence at noon and conclude at 7 PM.

Officials have planned a prayer event at the nearby All Saints Cathedral before the concert begins.

The gates to the venue will open at 9 AM.

Several artists are scheduled to perform, including rappers Khaligraph Jones, Octopizzo, and Juliani, as well as singers Bien, Fena, Nameless, Eric Wainaina, Charisma, Sarabi Band, Graffiti Band, and Field Marshall’s Band, among others.

Some participants will gather at the Nairobi Central Business District before marching to Uhuru Park.

Police met on Saturday to plan the security arrangements for the event. Senior police officers convened at police headquarters in Nairobi on Friday and decided to provide security for the concert.

They instructed police officers in the Nairobi Region to coordinate with the event organizers to ensure smooth management and conduct of the memorial.

Authorities expect thousands to attend the event and will agree on the routes to be used to and from the park.

The police meeting concluded that attempting to disrupt the event could lead to chaos, considering the nature of previous events and marches in the city.