Digital activism meets government backlash in Kenya's ongoing protests

In Kenya, concerns over government overreach and digital surveillance are growing as activists face arrest for online dissent. Software developer Rose Njeri was detained after creating a platform allowing citizens to email objections to a controversial finance bill. Her arrest, along with the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, has reignited protests against President William Ruto's government. These incidents come amid ongoing economic challenges, with Kenyans struggling under high living costs despite slowing inflation. The government's handling of public criticism and its approach to economic reforms have fuelled widespread mistrust, with many accusing authorities of stifling free speech and failing to address corruption. Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from Nairobi, Kenya. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #KenyaProtests #KenyaDigitalActivism #FinanceBill2025 #StopTheCrackdown #KenyaEconomicCrisis #AntiCorruptionKE #RutoMustGo #KenyaCybercrimeLaws #HumanRightsKE #TaxJustice