By Ollus Ndomu
In Kenya, police deployed tear gas to disperse protesters calling for President William Ruto to resign. In Kitengela, near Nairobi, approximately 200 protesters faced tear gas while burning tires and chanting anti-Ruto slogans. Similar scenes unfolded in central Nairobi and Mombasa.
Despite President Ruto’s recent withdrawal of a controversial finance bill, a cabinet reshuffle, and spending cuts, anti-government protests have resumed. Youth activists organized a nationwide “shutdown” on Tuesday, blaming Ruto for governance failures, corruption, and the deaths of numerous young protesters in recent weeks.
The fledgling Gen Z protest movement continues to challenge Ruto’s administration, demanding accountability and reform. The protests highlight growing discontent among Kenya’s youth and the ongoing political instability in the country.
