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On June 25, protests broke out across multiple towns in Kenya, but none carried more symbolic weight than the eruption in Eldoret — the political home turf of President William Ruto. What began as a nationwide youth-led remembrance march quickly escalated into a clear act of defiance right at the heart of the regime's support base. Gen Z protesters in Eldoret turned out in large numbers, carrying placards, chanting against state brutality, and demanding systemic overhaul.
For a town that has long been a bedrock of Kenya Kwanza’s political loyalty, this development sent shockwaves through the nation. The streets bore witness to what analysts are calling the crumbling of a once-solid wall of silence in the Rift Valley.
The demonstrations, organized to commemorate the lives lost during the brutal 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, were not just about memory—they were also about defiance, justice, and a battle for the soul of the country. Protesters lit candles, sang dirges, and laid flowers at symbolic locations, vowing never to forget those who died at the hands of the state.
In Eldoret, many of the demonstrators wore black, some holding photos of the deceased. “Their blood is our revolution,” one placard read. Others carried signs reading “No Justice, No Peace,” and “You Can’t Kill Us All.”
What made the Eldoret protests particularly potent is the growing frustration among even President Ruto’s past supporters. Locals, including students, boda boda riders, unemployed graduates, and clergy, joined the demonstrations, stating that the high cost of living, unaddressed police violence, and broken promises have affected all Kenyans regardless of political alignment.
One protester, a university student in Eldoret, said: “We voted believing in change, but what we got is betrayal. We are here to say enough is enough.”
Despite warnings from police and the usual heavy deployment seen in other towns like Nairobi and Kisumu, Eldoret’s protests were largely peaceful. Officers watched from a distance, perhaps conscious of the media attention the town was drawing, and the symbolism of using force in Ruto’s own backyard.
Activists and local civil society leaders acted as marshals to keep the march orderly, while protesters sang patriotic songs and chanted the names of those who had died in last year’s demonstrations.
The presence of protests in Eldoret is a political statement in itself. It underscores a shift in public sentiment, showing that dissatisfaction has crossed regional and political lines. The message from Eldoret’s youth and residents was unambiguous: the government must reckon with the pain it has caused, and reforms can no longer be postponed.
As the protests continue to ripple across the country, Eldoret now stands as proof that no region is immune to the awakening of a generation that refuses to be silenced.
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