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25 June 2025
A Year Later, Kenya’s Youth Are Still Protesting
As thousands return to the streets on the anniversary of the anti-government demonstrations, Gen Zs reflect on last year’s movement and what remains unresolved.
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10 July 2024
African Leaders Can Be Financially Modest — if They Want To
From Liberian President Joseph Boakai slashing his salary by 40 percent, to Kenyan President William Ruto announcing a slate of budget cuts, it is clear that African top officials can do without being lavish.
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02 July 2024
Why Kenyans Have Remained on the Streets in Protest
A week after President William Ruto withdrew the controversial finance bill that sparked widespread protests, thousands of Kenyans continue to demonstrate against bad governance by the current administration.
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26 June 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto Concedes to Protestors, Withdrawing Controversial Finance Bill
After deadly protests that left at least 22 people dead, President William Ruto has not signed the country’s proposed finance bill — a move many say should have been made sooner.
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21 June 2024
Kenya’s Youth Lead the Charge for Change: “It’s a Gen Z Spring!”
Gen Z has infused new energy into opposition tactics against a government pushing for a controversial finance bill.
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