Thousands of Kenyans gathered at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on Sunday for a day of prayers, symbolic acts, and speeches in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
The event, which drew participants from across the capital, combined spiritual reflection with activism. A tree-planting initiative was launched to support the Gaza Medical Fund and to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. Organizers described the campaign as a way to “stand for life and resilience, even in the face of destruction.”
Presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi, addressing the crowd, said the gathering was about more than charity. “We must stand against genocide and the displacement of Palestinians from their land. This is about humanity, solidarity, and justice,” he declared.
Among the notable voices was Hassan Omar Hassan, Secretary-General of the ruling UDA coalition and a sitting senator, who delivered a fiery speech that resonated with the crowd, urging unity against oppression and continued support for Palestinian civilians.
Earlier in the day, a peaceful march under the banner “Voices for Palestine” began at Adams Mosque and culminated at Uhuru Park. Marchers carried banners, chanted for justice, and called for global attention to what they described as the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The event blended faith, activism, and community spirit. Organizers highlighted that beyond raising funds, the goal was to reaffirm Kenya’s tradition of standing with oppressed peoples and sending a strong message of solidarity from East Africa to the world.