Author: By Brian Ikala

Audio By Vocalize A protester being rescued by Kenya red red cross after being hit by teargas canister during anti- government demonstrations in Nairobi on July 16th 2024. (Collins Oduor, Standard) When Kenya’s youth-led Gen Z protests began in mid-2024, Nairobi’s streets saw widespread demonstrations and heightened tension. Throughout this period, the Kenya Red Cross Society provided emergency care, treated the injured, offered psychosocial support, and evacuated the wounded. However, humanitarian service providers faced attacks, with ambulances targeted, volunteers harassed, and the principle of neutrality challenged. Kenya’s experience is part of a global trend where civil unrest increasingly places the…

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