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Gen Z protests exposed flawed urban planning, design

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Kenya changed again on June 25. The youth raised the bar of public accountability by demanding adherence to constitutional values by State officers and institutions. There was a public demonstration of rage at specific institutions that have consistently failed to listen to public sentiment. Parliament was an obvious target because members have turned it into a club representing the interests of their parties and the membership. However, it is noteworthy that other public institutions were also a target of youth anger. One that stands out is the historical Uhuru Park.

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