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Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance

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Gen-Z protestors picketing in Kakamega on July 2, 2024. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

If any Kenyan had fallen into a "Rip Van Winkle" sleep three weeks ago and woken up today, they would not recognise the Kenya they've woken up to.

The much-maligned Finance Bill 2024 is dead. Parts of Parliament are burnt by protesters. MPs have publicly apologised to the people for passing the impugned Bill.

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