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Rights Groups Sue Kenyan Police Over Nairobi Lockdown During Gen Z Protest Anniversary

Kenya’s police force is facing a legal challenge over its decision to shut down central Nairobi during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the Gen Z uprising. Rights advocates have filed a lawsuit arguing that the lockdown unlawfully restricted the movement and assembly rights of residents and demonstrators. Background of the Gen Z Movement The […]

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Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests

Kenya’s parliament has passed a controversial bill, two years after youth-led protests against a previous piece of legislation descended into deadly violence that left dozens dead and forced a dramatic U-turn by the government. The vote in the National Assembly marks a politically sensitive moment for President William Ruto’s administration, which has struggled to rebuild