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The 2024 Generation Z protests in Kenya erupted like wildfire, driven by a disenfranchised youth that dominates the population. They flooded the streets to oppose controversial tax hikes, sparking a movement organized through social media that spread nationwide, even reaching the president’s stronghold.
What began as resistance to punitive taxes evolved into a national socio-economic discourse that captured the nation’s imagination. In this special report, “Youthquake,” KTN’s Investigative Editor Francis Ontomwa profiles the birth of this fearless, leaderless youthful uprising in Kenya.
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How Gen-Z broke into Kenyan Parliament | Youthquake By Francis Ontomwa
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