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Roads blocked, businesses shut as anti-government protests take shape

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Protestors regroup in Kisii town ahead of Anti Government protests they are currently matching along the Kisii - Kilgoris Highway.[Sammy Omingo, Standard]


Young people across the country are once again preparing for anti-government demonstrations occur today across several counties.

The protests, branded "Rage and Courage" and trending under the hashtags #OccupyEverywhere and #RutoMustGo, aim to demand accountability from Kenyan leaders and combat corruption.

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