African governments urged to listen to the youth
African governments have been advised to address legitimate demands by the youth to avoid escalation of discontent into a Kenya-like situation.
The call comes after Kenya youth stormed the streets and even breached and burned part of the parliament building protesting some sticking proposals in the Finance Bill 2024.
The violent protests also led to the death of at least 22 people, while over 200 others were injured during Tuesday protests that rocked 35 out of Kenya’s 47 counties.
The protests continued yesterday despite withdrawal of the controversial Bill by President William Ruto.
Police fired teargas to disperse protesters in the capital Nairobi, who had turned up to express their anger against the government and mourn people killed in earlier protests.
Speaking to KFM, Amb. Harold Acemah, a retired diplomat, says what is happening in Kenya should be a lesson for all the African countries.
“What is happening in Kenya is a wakeup call to all African countries where good governance and rule of law are lacking, people should take it seriously, they have been making this demand in Kenya for so long and Ruto did not take it serious like any other African leaders, I don’t think Ruto is going to be able to have a talk with them,” Ambassador Acemah said.
