Youths in Kenya have called for the “mother of all protests” dubbed the Nane Nane March, as President William Ruto swore in a new cabinet on Thursday, August 8.
The protests, which have been ongoing for eight weeks, are demanding accountability and governance by the rule of law.
Kasmuel McOure, one of the young protesters, said, “We shall march for our rights and tomorrow, we shall liberate this country.” Shad Khali, another prominent protester, called Thursday the third liberation of the country, saying it was the “climax of one and a half months of Kenyans demanding for accountability and governance by the rule of law.”
Police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi city centre, and businesses remained closed. President Ruto dismissed his cabinet last month after public pressure but reappointed about half of the ministers, drawing fresh outrage.
The demonstrations started nearly two months ago, with mostly young Kenyans organizing on social media against a now-withdrawn Finance Bill.
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They persisted as more citizens joined a largely leaderless movement against corruption, the high cost of living, and police brutality.
At least 61 people have been killed in the protests nationwide, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said, accusing police of using excessive force and live rounds on mostly peaceful protesters.
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