Tuesday, August 27, 2024 – President William Ruto is not off the hook yet even after enlisting the support of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as far as Gen Zs are concerned.
Gen Z activists plan to protest today, marking 14 years since the Constitution's promulgation to demand change.
The fresh street protest is set
to reignite the wave of anti-government protests that started in June
The activists largely composed
of youth decry the abductions and forced disappearances that have been rampant
in the recent past.
The group, led by Kasmuel
McOure, insisted that the peaceful protests are aimed at addressing a range of
issues including injustice, corruption, and unemployment.
The protesters, who met
yesterday, argued that Ruto has not yet addressed the demands of Kenyans making
it necessary to continue the efforts to hold the country accountable through
demos.
Later after convening their
meeting, a number of them were arrested as they tried to hold a peaceful
protest in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) in what they termed as a
warm-up for Katiba Day.
The protesters marched through
the streets chanting anti-government protest songs while carrying placards.
The protestors have, therefore,
vowed not to rest until Ruto is out of office and corrupt officials are tried
and jailed for their crimes.
Activist Kasmuel Mcoure asked
the public to join the call and take a moment to find out if our Constitution
has been respected.
On her part, Wanjira Wanjiru, a
fellow activist, condemned the government for continued abductions and called
for action.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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