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From femicide to Finance Bill: Lessons from Kenya's protests

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The innovativeness, boldness, and resilience of Kenyan Gen Zs and millennials in activism tactics are noteworthy. [File, Standard]

In recent months, Kenya has witnessed a historic wave of protests against social and economic injustices. These events have positioned the country as a vibrant epicenter of civic and political activism.

From the powerful EndFemicideKe protests advocating for gender justice to the flood protests against forced evictions and demolitions in Kenya's informal settlements, the nation has experienced a dynamic expression of public sentiment.

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