Since not all in government have the three attributes, the ruled turn to demonstrations to seek redress and influence governance. Political demonstrations intensified in the build up to multi-partyism. In turn, FORD staged its own demonstrations in 1991 which forced President Daniel Moi to concede to the return of multiparty politics in 1992. The 2024 Gen Z demonstrators, with no politicians or political parties allowed, organised differently and showed the link between demonstrations and freedom. Although Ruto eventually agreed to shelve the Finance Bill 2024, the demonstrators felt ‘free’ to demand more.

Source: Daily Nation July 01, 2024 21:03 UTC