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Are Kenyan anti-tax protests being hijacked by 'criminals?'

Isaac Kaledzi
July 8, 2024

Kenya's Gen Z protests demanding accountability and good governance have been ongoing for weeks. But with reports of looting and vandalization of state infrastructure, are criminals hijacking these peaceful demonstrations?

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