How Kenya's mass protests with long, rich history have been hijacked by elites (opens original article in a new tab)

Protesters in Nairobi gathered on June 17, 2025, after the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, with the article suggesting that Kenya's protest tradition has been taken over by elites.

• Protesters in Kenya gathered in Nairobi on June 17, 2025, following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody
• The article suggests that Kenya's long-standing protest tradition has been co-opted by elites
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