1. The Rise of Moral Clarity Amid State Violence Kenya today finds itself in a moral crisis. With leaders resorting to violence, corruption, and forced disappearances, the country’s ethical foundations are crumbling. Yet amid this erosion stands a beacon of hope: the youth. Unlike the ruling political class, whose motive is power and personal gain, young Kenyans are driven by principles: constitutional respect, public service, and justice. The youth aren’t on the streets to steal, extort, or climb to power—they’re demanding systems that work: honest budgets, accountable leaders, fair taxation, timely justice, and public services that serve the people. Their cause isn’t self-enrichment—it’s collective redemption. 2. Leaders of Violence vs. Youth of Values Today’s leaders have chosen violence over dialogue. Last week’s demonstrations broke out in 23 counties—Nairobi barricaded, protests met with bullets, live rounds, and brutality . Journalists and activists faced arrest. The...
1. Dissent Is Not a Crime—Unless State Violence Makes It One In Kenya, speaking truth to power should be protected. The Constitution safeguards citizens’ rights to free speech, assembly, and protest. Yet in recent months—and years—the state’s response to dissent has been chillingly consistent: suppression. In 2025, voicing one’s opinion risks more than backlash—it risks detention, assault, disappearance, even death. The death of Albert Ojwang , a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, marks a grim milestone. He was arrested over a social media post criticizing a senior police officer. Less than 48 hours later, he was found unresponsive in a Nairobi cell. Police claimed he died by hitting his head—but an autopsy proved otherwise: head injuries, neck compression, soft-tissue damage consistent with torture article19.org +1 freiheit.org +1 theguardian.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 freiheit.org +15 . He is not the first—and unless we act, he will not be the last. 2. From Social Med...