Gen Z protests return to haunt Ruto’s government

Families of victims of the post-election unrest and Gen Z protests hold a peaceful demonstration outside the Supreme Court in Nairobi, protesting a court case they say is delaying compensation for affected families.

Photo credit: Wilfred Nyangaresi | Nation Media Group

The Kenyan ruling coalition on Thursday flexed its political muscle to push the government’s new Finance Bill through parliament despite last-minute attempts by opposition members to have the proposed law shot down.

The Finance Bill 2026 now awaits President William Ruto’s signature to become law.