Nairobi is once again the stage for struggle, pain, and a call for change. Kenyans took to the streets to remember the deadly protests of 2024. They demand accountability and an end to police brutality. Young people and old alike echo cries against corruption and oppression. The chants of “Ruto Must Go” and “Occupy Statehouse” resonate on every corner.
The protests began peacefully in some cities, yet chaos soon hit downtown Nairobi. Undercover agents with whips and clubs sparked violence as police resorted to live rounds, tear gas, and rubber bullets. The city’s heart burned as shops were looted and buildings torched. Meanwhile, officials repeated that the demonstrations should remain calm.
Each strike, each tear, tells of the struggle from everyday Kenyans, much like the beats in a hard-hitting rap track. Citizens remember the 2024 massacre, where over 60 lives were lost while demanding fairness. Today, voices rise again as they call for better leadership and justice. They stand up for good governance with the same passion that fuels hip hop.
This renewed unrest challenges a government under pressure. It calls for everyday people to break silence and make their voices heard. Change is the message—loud, raw, and unstoppable like the spirit of hip hop.
SOURCE:
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
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