Hundreds gather in Nairobi for memorial concert following deadly protests

Hundreds of Kenyans gathered in Nairobi for a memorial concert following deadly protests over tax hikes that resulted in President William Ruto scrapping a controversial finance bill. The peaceful rallies led by Gen-Z turned violent, leaving 39 people dead. On Sunday, people gathered at Uhuru Park to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the protests. The crowd chanted “Ruto must go” and waved Kenyan flags as they danced to performances. The concert coincided with “Saba Saba” – a historic day in 1990 when the opposition demanded multi-party democracy. President Ruto announced budget cuts and increased borrowing to cover the shortfall from scrapping the finance bill. The event highlighted the ongoing political awakening in Kenya.