Emotions ran high on Sunday at Uhuru Park during the memorial concert held in honour of protest victims.

Kenyans turned up in large numbers to honour those who died during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests last two weeks.

They carried Kenyan flags and waved them as they were entertained by various artistes.

Kenyans eulogised those who died during protests as heroes who fought for the country to get justice.

A woman was seen weeping emotionally as she was consoled by concert goers after she could not contain her tears.

She said for the first time, she felt patriotic from the show of unity demonstrated by the Gen Z.

The woman added that the young generation has made her proud and those who died in the protests did not die in vain.

"Go well our heroes, I'm very proud of you. Gen Zs have made me proud, they have made me proud!" she said amind sobs.

"I never bought the flag of Kenya, it is the first time I bought this flag because I'm proud to be a Kenyan. For the first time, I'm proud to be a Kenyan. Ooh my children, you did not die in vain."

A woman standing beside her held her shoulders and comforted her as she expressed herself.

Gen Zs and Millenials thronged Uhuru Park in their hundreds for the memorial concert.

The event, dubbed Shujaaz Memorial Concert, brought on board other people outside the bracket of the two generations.

The event was preceded by the mounting of crosses bearing the names of those who died during the protests and those still missing.

Several artistes entertained the crowd.

They included Khaligraph Jones, Bien, Fena, Nameless, Octopizzo, Charisma, Juliani, Eric Wainaina, Sarabi Band, Graffiti Band, Mutoria and DJ Moh.

Others were DJ Double Trouble, Field Marshall Band, Njerae, DJ Lordiwn, MC Kwambox, MC Kibunja and MC Njoria among others.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja okayed the use of Uhuru Park for the memorial concert.

Organisers of the concert led by activitst Boniface Mwangi also attended alongside other leaders.

There was a heavy police presence at the venue to ensure law and order.

The personnel were deployed at various points including near Parliament and State House and major roads.

Officials said this was just a precaution to avert any form of crime.

“We are there to ensure safety for all,” said a police officer.