What is sustaining Kenya’s “Gen-Z” protests?

Youth in Kenya have three demands: justice, accountability, and better governance. Over the past two years, “Gen Z” and government critics nationwide have taken to the streets in their thousands to demonstrate their frustrations and anger with the government. In this episode, Chemutai Ruto, a recent graduate of Political Science and Africana Studies, joins Khasai Makhulo, CSIS Africa Program Research Assistant, for a conversation on the ongoing political movements in Kenya. Speaking as two diaspora Kenyan “Gen Z” voices, they explore the pivotal role of women in current movements, how joy fuels resistance, and the ways social media is powering the longevity of the protest.

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What is sustaining Kenya’s “Gen-Z” protests? is an episode from Into Africa by CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies.

This episode is 31:53 long.

This episode was published on Aug 14, 2025.

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