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27 June 2025
Op-Ed: As Kenya Protested in the Streets, Faith Kipyegon Ran for History
In two days that gripped the nation, Kenyans confronted power at home while chasing possibility abroad.
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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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18 June 2025
Police Brutality Continues to Play a Central Role as Kenyans Demand Better Governance
The shooting of a vendor during demonstrations over Albert Ojwang's death has reignited mass protests across Kenya, as young people continue to demand an end to police brutality and years of government impunity.
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16 June 2025
Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief Steps Aside Amid Investigations Into Albert Ojwang’s Death
The blogger and teacher died while being held in police custody following a complaint by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.
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14 April 2025
Kenyan Artists Plan Public Staging of Political Play After Schoolgirls' Performance Is Disrupted
Following a chaotic shutdown at the National Drama Festival, creatives are bringing “Echoes of War” to Uhuru Park in defense of free expression.
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08 August 2024
Fueled by Protests, Kenyan Developers Innovate Tech to Support Movement
From an AI-powered missing persons tracker to an embezzlement monitoring platform, new technology is emerging to adapt to the needs of Kenya’s demonstrations against bad governance.
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01 August 2024
Thousands of Nigerians March in Protest Against Harsh Economic Conditions
Partly inspired by the recent “seven days of rage” protests in Kenya, Nigerians across many states are demanding better governance that will ease inflation and change the country’s nosediving economic fortunes.
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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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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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29 January 2024
In Kenya, Protesters Push for Women's Right to Life
Country-wide protests over the weekend captured the growing anger and frustration over the government's seeming failure to address the increase in femicide cases.
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