Majority of Kenya Kwanza Supporters Back Gen Z Protests- TIFA
Kenya has made global news recently with extensive youth protests focusing on issues like taxation, corruption, government accountability, and the rising cost of living, among other demands from Kenyans to their government.
According to a recent report by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) released on Thursday, the Gen Z movement has gained cross-political support, with a significant number of Kenya Kwanza supporters backing the movement.
The report highlights that 79 percent of Kenya Kwanza supporters approve of the Gen Z protests, while only 20 percent are against them.
Additionally, TIFA’s report reveals that 91 percent of Azimio supporters are in favor of the protests, with only 8 percent opposing the demonstrations.
The report states, “This young generation, feeling leaderless and without party affiliation, has taken it upon themselves to demand change. Their leaderless and partyless stance underscores a deep disillusionment with traditional political structures, seeking to carve out a new path that truly represents their interests and aspirations.”
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Their demands include reducing government spending, increasing youth employment, lowering the cost of living, combating corruption, holding government officials accountable, and enhancing the fight against corruption.
Furthermore, the report indicates that most Kenyans are in favor of implementing austerity measures to ensure the government operates within its means.
The report reads, “Cutting down government spending (austerity measures) is the primary demand from Gen-Z demonstrations that most Kenyans support.”
TIFA’s report also highlights that many Kenyans believe the police have used excessive force to suppress the protests, particularly in Nairobi and Nyanza.
“This sentiment reflects deep-rooted issues regarding law enforcement practices and raises critical questions about the balance between maintaining order and respecting the rights of protesters,” the report states.
Additionally, the report shows that most Kenyans support the withdrawal of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) from the streets during the recent demonstrations.
“The broad support for withdrawing the army from the streets indicates a preference for non-military methods in managing protestors,” the report further reads.
Majority of Kenya Kwanza Supporters Back Gen Z Protests- TIFA
