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In this episode the A4D speaks to one of the protesters in Kenya’s anti- finance bill Mutua Kiania. One week ago hundreds and thousands of young Kenyans rocked the streets of Nairobi and several other cities nationwide demanding the end of the infamous Finance Bill. Kenya’s Human rights commission reports 39 died as a result of the protests.

(00:05) Introduction

(01:20) Protestor

(02:10) What made you protest?

(12:55) How could car-tax be so upsetting?

(14:15) Politician demeaning young Kenyans

(19:06) Do Kenyans feel that their Democratic space is big enough for them to express their opinions?

(22:40) Experience of the actual protests

(27:42) What is different about these protests?

(31:08) One message for the people listening

(31:35) Conclusion