Shock as Gen Z Share Own Eulogies, Vow to Show Up for June 25 Protests
As the sun sets on the eve of a politically charged June 25, young Kenyans have stunned the nation with a chilling new trend — writing and sharing their own eulogies ahead of Wednesday’s Gen Z protests.
Across TikTok, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), members of Gen Z are posting heartfelt mock eulogies complete with birth dates, projected death dates, educational milestones, and personal tributes. The posts, both shocking and deeply symbolic, are meant to call attention to the real fears of police brutality many protesters face.
“In case they shoot me tomorrow, read this loud to my mom and dad and tell them I did my best,” wrote upcoming DJ Eduhmaks in a post that quickly went viral. Born in Kisii and trained as a mechanical engineer, Eduhmaks called himself “a fighter for justice, equity, and dignity.”
“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. We will carry his torch,” the post read.
On TikTok, user @JNationist (real name David Wachira) took the eerie gesture even further by posing for photos he labeled as his ‘final portraits.’ His tribute included a detailed eulogy, stating: “In Loving Memory of David Wachira (JNationist). Born April 17, 2000 – Rested June 25, 2025.” The video garnered over 26,000 likes and 3,000 comments.
The movement has also drawn Kenya’s most unexpected participant — mortician and content creator Ann Mwangangi. Known for her TikTok presence, Mwangangi revealed that Gen Z followers have been reaching out in droves, some even requesting to reserve mortuary services ahead of the protest.
“You guys are mad. You’re not okay. I just feel like Kenyans, man. Let’s be safe. Okay?” she told her followers in a concerned video after receiving over 20 calls in a single day.
Mwangangi said one Gen Z even sent her Ksh1,000 in advance: “I thought it was for skincare products. But they told me it was an installment for morgue fees. I was in shock.”
The June 25 protest is part of a larger movement that began with outrage against the Finance Bill 2024 but has since grown into a youth-led rebellion against corruption, extrajudicial killings, abductions, economic hardship, and police abuse.
While many see the digital eulogies as dark and disturbing, Gen Z insists the point is to underscore their willingness to die for a better country — and to make sure their stories are remembered if they do.
The online campaign serves as both a cry for help and a call to action, painting a powerful picture of a generation that refuses to be silenced.
In other news: Stay Away from Protected Areas and Don’t Provoke Police: IG Kanja Warns Ahead of Wednesday Protests
Shock as Gen Z Share Own Eulogies, Vow to Show Up for June 25 Protests