As the country awaits Wednesday, June 25—a date that is fast becoming symbolic for many politically conscious Kenyans—there’s been a dramatic increase in online activity, especially from the youth.
While some of the content shared online has remained within the bounds of normal protest preparation, a significant portion has taken a dark and disturbing turn.
Across social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), Kenyan Gen Z are doing something many find deeply shocking—they’re writing and posting their own eulogies.
These self-written tributes include full personal details: year of birth, educational background, social values, and even projected date of death.
Their aim is simple but chilling: to remind their followers that they are prepared to die for their cause, and to request a proper burial in the unfortunate event that they are killed during the protests.
To some, this form of activism is unsettling and even extreme, but for many of the youth, it is a brave and bold expression of defiance. They are asking friends and followers to inform their families in case anything happens to them during the protests.
These posts are not just simple messages—they follow traditional eulogy formats, complete with floral designs, dark visuals, sorrowful tones, and formal portrait photos bearing the classic “In Loving Memory” header.
One of the earliest examples came from a rising DJ known as Eduhmaks, who shared a complete eulogy on X. His message, crafted with emotion and purpose, was addressed to his parents and the country. Part of it read:
“In case they shoot me tomorrow, read this loud to my mom and dad and tell them I did my best. Born in Kisii, raised with humility and hope, Edwin carried the dreams of many. He was not just a mechanical engineer by training, a DJ by passion, or a skilled creative.
He was a fighter for justice, equity, and dignity. He refused to be silenced in the face of corruption, tyranny, and hopelessness.”
He concluded with a rallying cry, saying:
“Edwin is not gone. He lives in every chant on the streets, every mixtape still spinning, every young person now wide awake. He died standing for something, for change. We will carry his torch. We will echo his cry. We will take back the country he loved so much.”
On TikTok, another user, David Wachira—popularly known as JNationist—posted a behind-the-scenes video of him posing for what he called his “final” photos. He accompanied it with a digitally designed eulogy stating:
“In Loving Memory of David Wachira (JNationist). Born April 17, 2000 – Rested June 25, 2025.”
The post went viral, quickly collecting over 26,000 likes and more than 3,000 comments from shocked and emotional followers.
Even morticians have been pulled into this moment of dark creativity. Ann Mwangangi, a well-known mortician and content creator on TikTok, revealed that many Gen Z supporters have reached out to her, asking her to reserve her services in case they do not make it back home after the protests.
She confirmed that she had received over 20 calls in one day, with some people even calling her workplace and hospital to check on her.
“I’m telling you, I received more than 20 calls. People asked for my number, contacted my workplace, even my hospital. They said, ‘Hi, are you okay?’ Kenyans, you guys are not okay. Let’s be safe,” she said in a concerned but humorous tone.
She also disclosed that some youth had already begun making payments for mortuary services.
“One person sent me Ksh. 1,000 and said it was an installment. I thought it was for facial products, but they told me it was for the morgue!” Mwangangi said, astonished.
The protests planned for June 25 are the latest in a powerful wave of nationwide demonstrations largely led by Kenya’s youth.
What began as a protest against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 has now grown into a broader campaign against a wide range of issues, including corruption, government overspending, rising cost of living, police brutality, enforced disappearances, and authoritarian governance.
With tensions rising and emotions running high, the youth of Kenya—especially Gen Z—are showing the world that they are ready to stand up for their rights, even if it means putting their lives at risk.
Their self-authored eulogies, while unsettling to some, serve as a haunting but powerful reminder of their courage, resilience, and determination to bring about real change.
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