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Sep 16
30m 27s

Kenya: A Battle for Gen Z

Bbc Radio 4
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Over the past year, Kenya has been rocked by anti-government protests. What started as a demonstration over proposed tax increases soon turned into a nationwide, youth-led protest over the state of the economy, alleged political corruption and police brutality. But it's come at a cost. Dozens of protestors have been killed in clashes with the police, and human rights groups say many activists have been abducted and tortured by agents of the states. Michael Kaloki meets the young Kenyans who are caught in a battle for change.

Presented by Michael Kaloki Produced by Alex Last Studio mix by Neil Churchill Editor Penny Murphy

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