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Nationwide youth-led unrest intensifies over taxes, alleged abuses, and unmet promises.
Protests in Nairobi and other cities have reignited public anger over new tax measures, alleged government corruption, and the death of a blogger in police custody, with demonstrators waving “Ruto must go” placards and demanding his resignation by 2027. Authorities responded with roadblocks, forceful dispersals, and warnings of severe penalties. Analysts warn that the unrest reflects deep distrust and could escalate unless reforms curb the power of unelected institutions.
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