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We demand justice for every one of us they have killed. You cannot kill us and lead us!!!! Lest we forget!!! They’re not just numbers!!! Justice! Justice!
@KowinoJr I completely agree with the fact that- YES we are angry but we are peaceful #wearepeaceful please do not insight violence it is not the mission it is not the direction it is not the point. #RutoMustGo
Opinion: William Ruto is not the first leader whose polished international image fails to reflect his sinking domestic reputation. But he is a stark example of the difficulty of reconciling global obligations with domestic political realities https://t.co/f0q5AypyGi
Following distress calls raised through the @LawSocietyofKe Toll Free Line, we set camp at Central Police Station, Nairobi, until 9pm yesternight, where several protestors had been held following arrest during the demonstrations. We held discussions with the OCS over the release of the protestors, but he insisted on holding the protestors overnight to allegedly enable their booking before release in the morning.
This morning, we reported to Central Police Station by 8am to follow up on the release. We were shocked to find that the peaceful protestors were booked with trumped-up charges of mugging. The police have offered no qualification of these allegations, and we therefore demand that the @ODPP_KE desist from allowing vexatious, false charges against the people of Kenya. Nevertheless, we will be in court for the arraignment of all those arrested and will defend them against these spurious claims.
Our teams across all 23 counties that reported demonstrations have been working diligently to ensure no protestors are detained unlawfully. We secured the release of protestors in Kitengela, Kahawa, and Mombasa and will continue to monitor the situation and offer relevant legal intervention. We urge members of the public to continue bringing information to our attention to enable expeditious action on our part.
Kenyan Philosopher Says Gen-Z Protestors Went Hunting For a Rabbit, And Caught a Buffalo
I am having this conversation with a good Kenyan man, a deep thinker, and he tells me, "President Ruto's govt, tax, and corruption were the target of the recent Gen Z protests, but like most protests, the changes it has been made won't be the most significant or enduring."
"Strange thing to say. What will be then?", I ask.
"Two things. First, the Elite Political Settlement that has governed Kenya for 60 years of independence, about how the riches of this land and power are distributed, is the main casualty. That is over. The young people went against a two-year-old govt, they brought down a 60-year-old Order instead", he said.
"Second, the political authority of the wider Christian church, which was important for fuelling the 1990s democracy wave, is shredded, so they must reset. The mosques have emerged much better. That also tells you that the real fightback will not come from the Ruto govt", he argued.
"Surely, any response has to be political, ideological even. The state is the state, it will deploy its power", I say.
"Maybe in the short-term, but in the long-term, 10 to 20 years, the critical response will be philosophical, spiritual, and economic. There will be no guns. It will be fought on the idea of what Kenya is; there will be big attempt to redefine it.
It will play out even in what is taught in school. Watch for the subtle change in church sermons. The Establishment will reallocate their money, so they are seen to spend it on, for example, saving forests, even building museums, instead of rehabilitating golf courses. The popular music of this country has already changed in three weeks, and expect the books of fiction written by Kenyans that come out from next year to read very different from anything we've seen in the past. That's where the exciting stuff is going to be. The kids went hunting for a rabbit, and caught a buffalo."
I guess that was not entirely unexpected when you have had one too many vanilla lattes.
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Today we will partake in a little constructive disobedience.
Our Flag 🇰🇪 will fly proudly in every City, Town, Street & Market.
💥TOTAL SHUT DOWN KENYA💥
Comrade Power ✊🏾 #RutoMustGo
Before we join Amerix and Wanjigi on the X Space, take note of the Monsanto sponsored Bill.The Gen Z lady is breaking it down so well, just like Steve Mbogo does..Repost asap..
Did Ford Foundation import poisoned sugar to Kenya?
Did Ford Foundation sell fake fertilizers to Kenyan farmers?
Did Ford Foundation teach Kenya Police to be brutal?
Did Ford Foundation import eternal GoK and County corruption?
Did Ford Foundation introduce so many taxes? 🇰🇪 ⚖️
If you can’t take part in the protests, stay home in memory of the heroes we have lost in the peaceful protests, and in solidarity with the GenZs who are fighting for a better Kenya. #RutoMustGo