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Can Kenyan Youth Protests Spark Real Police Reform One Year On?
- On June 25, 2025, thousands of Kenyans gathered in Nairobi and other cities to commemorate the anniversary of last year’s antigovernment demonstrations that peaked with the takeover of Parliament.
- The 2024 protests erupted over a proposed Finance Bill that increased taxes, amid concerns about public resource mismanagement and governance failures affecting young citizens.
- During the 2024 unrest, protesters encountered violent crackdowns involving police tear gas and coordinated attacks by motorbike-riding gangs working alongside law enforcement, resulting in the deaths of dozens and numerous detentions.
- Douglas Kivoi, a policy analyst, said police have refused to reform despite the 2010 constitution, are used to silence dissent, and social media coupled with youth activism now pressure police behavior.
- The demonstrations and ensuing legal proceedings, which include murder charges against six individuals linked to the death of Albert Ojwang while detained by police, underscore persistent calls for police reform and justice.
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