As of 2024, Kenya witnessed significant unrest as thousands of youthful citizens marched through the streets to voice their discontent over the escalating cost-of-living predicament and the disputable finance bill put forth by the administration of President William Ruto.
Public officials met these protests with a violent backlash, resulting in the deaths of many Kenyans and leaving hundreds more wounded. Additionally, a surge in abductions has unsettled the nation, with human rights organizations attributing these incidents to the Kenyan police force.
But what does the future hold for this nation and its leader?
Mehdi Hasan faces off with Kimani Ichung’wah, the Kenyan National Assembly’s majority leader, regarding President Ruto’s stewardship, the government’s handling of dissent, and its economic challenges.
Participating in the debate are:
Awino Okech – A University of London-SOAS professor specializing in feminine and security studies.
Irungu Houghton – The Executive director of Amnesty International Kenya.
Moses Langat – A Kenyan community leader based in the United Kingdom, representing the diaspora.
Public officials met these protests with a violent backlash, resulting in the deaths of many Kenyans and leaving hundreds more wounded. Additionally, a surge in abductions has unsettled the nation, with human rights organizations attributing these incidents to the Kenyan police force.
But what does the future hold for this nation and its leader?
Mehdi Hasan faces off with Kimani Ichung’wah, the Kenyan National Assembly’s majority leader, regarding President Ruto’s stewardship, the government’s handling of dissent, and its economic challenges.
Participating in the debate are:
Awino Okech – A University of London-SOAS professor specializing in feminine and security studies.
Irungu Houghton – The Executive director of Amnesty International Kenya.
Moses Langat – A Kenyan community leader based in the United Kingdom, representing the diaspora.
