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Digital activism meets government backlash in Kenya's ongoing protests

Al Jazeera · 23 days ago
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
23 days ago

In Kenya, concerns over government overreach and digital surveillance are growing as activists face arrest for online dissent. The government's handling of public criticism and its approach to economic reforms have fueled widespread mistrust.

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  • Activist Rose Njeri was arrested after creating an online platform for public objections to a finance bill. 19s
  • Proposed tax hikes led to widespread protests and calls for the president to step down. 48s
  • Blogger Albert Odjwang died in police custody after exposing alleged police corruption. 1m 45s
  • Njeri was charged with cyber crimes and released on bail after four days in detention. 2m 11s
  • Public mistrust and economic challenges continue to fuel discontent in Kenya. 2m 35s
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