In 2024, young Kenyans organized protests against a worsening cost-of-living situation and a contentious finance bill under President William Ruto's administration. The government's harsh response included fatal violence and mass injuries among demonstrators. At the same time, the country is grappling with rising abductions, which human rights advocates attribute to police actions. Discussions with analysts and officials, including Kimani Ichung'wah and others, delve into the implications of such unrest for both the ruling government and the broader political landscape in Kenya.
In response to the protests against the cost-of-living crisis, the Kenyan government has employed violent measures, leading to numerous fatalities and further unrest.
Human rights organizations have raised alarms over a rising trend of police abductions in Kenya, suggesting state complicity in these offenses.
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