Protests continued in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, for the eighth consecutive week, coinciding with President William Ruto’s swearing-in of a new cabinet.
Demonstrators, mostly young people, gathered in the city center, where police deployed tear gas.
The protests, organized largely on social media, began two months ago in response to a proposed Finance Bill and have since expanded to address broader issues like corruption, high living costs, and police brutality.
At least 61 people have died in the protests nationwide, with allegations of excessive police force.
Protest leaders emphasize that their movement is not anti-government but rather a call for accountability and governance by the rule of law.
They reject the label of “anti-government protests,” instead framing their actions as a demand for constitutional rights.
President Ruto recently reappointed several ministers from the previous cabinet, sparking fresh criticism.
The protests have inspired similar demonstrations in neighboring countries, including Uganda and Nigeria.
