How Kenyans are using social media to protest against the political class

Images of Gen Z confronting Kenyan police armed with tear gas, water cannon and live rounds have dominated headlines in recent weeks. What began as a social media movement opposing a proposed finance bill has escalated into fatal antigovernment demonstrations nationwide. Despite President William Ruto withdrawing the bill in response to the fervor of the protests, Kenya’s economic challenges, coupled with a sizable educated youth demographic facing scarce job prospects, persistently fuel discontent against the political establishment. It seems the country’s youth movement is just getting started.

Presenter: Anelise Borges

Guests:

Brian Obra – film director

Boniface Mwangi – activist

Wanjira Wanjiru – Mathare Social Justice Centre co-founder

Kasmuel Mcoure – activist