Kenya’s Deadly Protests Reveal Government’s Brutal Grip and Failed Leadership

Kenya is once again in turmoil as nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic governance failures result in the deaths of at least 16 citizens, according to the state-funded human rights commission. These demonstrations reveal not only the deepening frustration of Kenyan youth but also a government willing to use lethal force rather than address genuine grievances. What started as calls for accountability over a blogger’s suspicious death in custody quickly escalated into broader demands for President William Ruto’s resignation. The protests spread across 23 of Kenya's 47 counties, drawing thousands who chanted anti-government slogans and made clear their disillusionment...