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Kenya braces for return of Gen Z protests
Thousands of Kenyans are preparing for demonstrations to mark the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z protests. Police have blocked key roads and used barricades to cut off Nairobi from the rest of the country. Families continue to seek justice for victims of previous government crackdowns.
What changed
Police have implemented road closures and barricades in Nairobi to prevent anniversary demonstrations.
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Kenya Police Seal Nairobi Ahead of Gen Z Protest Anniversary
confidence 95%Thousands of Kenyans are preparing for demonstrations to mark the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z protests. Police have blocked key roads and used barricades to cut off Nairobi from the rest of the country. Families continue to seek justice for victims of previous government crackdowns.
What's confirmed:
- Gen Z protests against President Ruto's government began in 2024.
- Police have blocked key roads and sealed off areas around Nairobi.
- Demonstrations are marking the second anniversary of the initial 2024 anti-government protests.
- Protesters are demanding justice for those killed during the 2024 demonstrations and the subsequent anniversary protests.
Still unconfirmed:
- More than 120 people were killed during the protests.