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Why are Kenyan Gen Zs still protesting?
June 25 marks a turning point in Kenya鈥檚 history.
June 25 marks a turning point in Kenya鈥檚 history. What started in 2024 as youth-led protests against the Finance Bill grew into nationwide demonstrations. Led largely by Gen Z, protesters demanded justice for the fallen, an end to corruption, and real economic change. More than 60 lives were lost in the historic anti-tax protests.
In this episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, host Nkechi Ogbonna sits down with 蘑菇短视频 reporters Akisa Wandera and Thomas Mukhwana. They break down why this leaderless youth movement refuses to back down and what this means for the future of Kenya.
We recorded this episode on 26th June 鈥� a day after protests brought Kenya's capital, Nairobi, to a standstill.
