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In Kenya, widespread antigovernment protests have escalated into deadly unrest and a deepening political crisis.
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Gen Z protests in Kenya go beyond tax revolt, uniting youth against corruption, police brutality, and inequality to reshape the nation’s political future.
On Monday, as anti-government protests swept across parts of Kenya, 12-year-old Bridgit Njoki sat watching television in her ...
A bold new show at One Off Gallery showcases Kenya’s rising artists, reflecting a generation’s push for change through powerful works.
Protesters braving police batons, water cannon and occasional bullets on Kenya’s streets this week have taken up a rallying ...
Kenyan comedian Njugush has taken a swipe at former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua after he urged Gen Zs to stop with the ...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's plea to protesting youth to abandon the streets and register as voters in readiness for the 2027 General Election has ignited an online debate amid foreign ...
President William Ruto has dismissed the opposition as “clueless tribal anarchists” intent on exploiting the youth for ...
The state’s reach doesn’t end with batons. Satirist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, arrested and tortured after mocking army chief ...
If the Kenyan government does not change course, it won’t just endanger the country but also destabilise the region ...
Gen Z’s have largely led opposition street protests in Kenya. However, it's taking a toll on their mental health. We talk to an activist and a psychiatrist on how to cope.