Intelligence insights: Could ongoing Gen-Z demos in Kenya eventually bring President Ruto down?

A tech-savvy generation has shown that Kenyans do not need mediators in the form of politicians or civil society organisations to speak on their behalf.

The ongoing wave of protests led by Generation Z in Kenya has brought unprecedented pressure on President William Ruto's government, raising questions about the sustainability of his leadership in the face of mounting public discontent. These demonstrations, sparked by controversial tax proposals in the Finance Bill 2024, have united Kenyans across ethnic and political lines, presenting a unique challenge to the established political order.

Could they ultimately bring President Ruto down?

The Rise of Gen-Z Protests