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Two years on, Kenyan families still seek justice after Gen Z protests

Kenya braces for anniversary protests as families demand justice for 2024 crackdowns

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Authorities are deploying heavy security measures amid reports of tensions, while opposition figures accuse government-linked groups of intimidation. Coverage from *BBC*, *Bloomberg*, and *Al Jazeera* highlights the unresolved calls for accountability, with families still pushing for justice two years later.

According to *Citizen Digital*, opposition leader Gachagua has publicly accused Deputy President Murkomen of financing pro-government thugs and warned of potential International Criminal Court (ICC) action. *WRAL* and *Bloomberg* frame the current security measures as an attempt to prevent unrest, though activists have vowed to proceed with demonstrations. Watch for escalation in rhetoric between opposition leaders and the government, particularly if protests proceed despite roadblocks.

Legal threats—such as the ICC warning—could signal a shift toward international scrutiny. Families of victims are expected to amplify their demands for investigations and compensation in the coming days.

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What triggered the 2024 protests in Kenya?

Coverage does not specify the exact causes of the 2024 Gen Z-led protests, but they were widely reported as anti-government demonstrations met with a violent police response.

Has the Kenyan government responded to the ICC warning?

No direct response from the government is mentioned in the headlines, but opposition leader Gachagua has accused Deputy President Murkomen of financing pro-government intimidation tactics.

Are the protests expected to proceed despite police roadblocks?

Activists have indicated plans to demonstrate, though the extent of participation and potential clashes remain unclear.

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