Kenya's Gen Z inspire youthful nationalism, zeal across Africa

Youthful demonstrators match along the streets of Nakuru City during the anti-tax country-wide protests on June 20, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Kenya's anti-tax protests have reverberated across the African continent, triggering a renewal of nationalism among youth, while sending cold chills down the spine of leaders accused of running down their governments.

Running under a narrative of being leaderless, tribeless and fearless, the young adults took to the streets to register their disapproval of punitive tax measures proposed in the unpopular Finance Bill 2024.