We're caught between danger of revolt and chance of reason

Protestors barricade a section of the road during Anti-Government protests in Nakuru city on July 12, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Wednesday's protests are the most violent yet. Observing the protests, the constitution's drafters must have struggled to see any evidence of constitutional Article 37.

Azimio la Umoja's subsequent call for three continuous days of demonstrations this coming week must deeply worry us. The demonstrations, destruction, and deaths have entirely blurred the roles of protest organiser, protester, bystander, looter and police-officer.