How social media ignited Kenya’s protests and reshaped activism

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Recently, Kenya has witnessed a surge of protests, the ‘Occupy Parliament’ and ‘Reject Finance Bill’ movements. These demonstrations stand out for their organization through social media channels, effectively mobilizing thousands of protesters.

From Twitter outrage to nationwide revolt

The protests began as expressions of anger on X formerly Twitter …

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