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Protests have a long, rich history but have been hijacked by elites

Anti-riot police officers engage youths in running battles in Mathare 4A on March 27,2023, when Azimio la Umoja staged protests against the high cost of living. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

Opposition leader Raila Odinga and his coalition party, Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya, recently called for mass protests across the country.

Raila and his team have questioned the legitimacy of President William Ruto's win in the country's August 2022 election, and taken issue with the rising cost of living.

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