In June a mass protest movement began in Kenya in response to the proposed Finance Bill 2024 that would raise taxes on a range of basic goods. The face of the protests reflected the largely young population and one of the movement’s slogans was “leaderless, partyless and tribeless”. As I joined street protests, civic education on Twitter Spaces, signed and sent submissions to oppose policies and cabinet secretaries, and offered…
Could we reach for more? Reflections on revolutions in our time – the pro-good governance protests in Kenya 2024
