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Kenya, William Ruto and Gen Z

Kenya's Ruto faces tough task taming protests and winning over Gen Z

Protesters braving police batons, water cannon and occasional bullets on Kenya's streets this week have taken up a rallying cry that is likely to unnerve its embattled president, William Ruto: "Ruto wantam",

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Kenya's Gen Z protestors face emotional trauma amid ongoing rallies

As Kenya's youth keep pushing for political and social change, they risk paying a steep personal price. From clashes with police to constant fear of death, emotional trauma and anxiety have become their new realities.

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‘Shoot in the leg’, Ruto orders Police to tame violent Kenyan protesters

President William Ruto has ordered police to shoot violent Kenyan protesters targeting businesses in the legs, ensuring they are incapacitated but not killed.A state-run agency reports that 31 people were murdered on Monday,

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Kenya under scrutiny as UN criticises crackdown

The Kenya Police on Tuesday came under global spotlight for use of live ammunition on protesters, in addition to tear gas and ...

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After over 50 demonstrators gunned down this year, Kenya’s President Ruto orders: “Shoot them in the leg”

This sadistic call for mutilation is a thinly disguised pledge to continue murdering protesters. In total, Ruto’s regime has ...

Kenya: 11 killed, over 500 arrested in nationwide anti-government protests

As per CNN, security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators, primarily young Kenyans, who expressed ...

Ten killed as Kenya marks Saba Saba with deadly anti-government protests

At least ten people died across Kenya on Monday as anti-government demonstrations marking Saba Saba Day spiralled into deadly ...

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Kenya: Deportation of Martin Mavenjina and escalating crackdown on human rights defenders

KEN 001 / 0725 / OBS 040 Deportation Kenya 9 July, 2025 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a ...

Saba Saba Spirals: Kenya's Unyielding Protests and Government Crackdown

Kenyans protested against police brutality, governance issues, and the high cost of living, calling for President Ruto's ...

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Kenyan protesters defy crackdown as police, marchers clash

Police blocked roads in a show of force to deter anti-government marchers from the deserted streets of Kenya's usually ...

At least 10 dead in Kenya during protests after heavy police deployment

At least 10 people died across Kenya and hundreds were arrested during anti-government demonstrations on Monday, a rights ...

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