Babu Owino has accused Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo of employing thugs to interfere with Gen Z protests occurring in Nairobi and Kisumu. This allegation comes amid escalating tensions and security concerns surrounding the protests.

Kenya's Gen Z protests in 2024, which focused on issues such as proposed tax increases, the rising cost of living, unemployment, and corruption, garnered significant global attention. Initially sparked by opposition to the 2024 Finance Bill, the protests evolved into a broader challenge against the political establishment. An economist evaluates the outcomes of these protests, considering what has changed and what remains the same in the political landscape of Kenya.

John Vianney Onyango, also known as "Jay Vee Ke," has been charged with three counts of cyber harassment at the Milimani Law Courts. Prosecutors allege that he published defamatory content on Facebook targeting Kisumu Senator Professor Tom Ojienda, claiming mismanagement of relief food distributed through Ojienda's office and raising concerns about contaminated maize flour. The charges stem from a video posted by Onyango on April 14, 2026.

Two years after significant protests by Gen Z that led to the government's withdrawal of the 2024 Finance Bill, the effects are still evident, particularly in taxation, economic policies, and national politics. Gen Z has demonstrated that the youth voice can influence government policies and major national decisions. However, many Kenyans continue to face high living costs and the aftermath of the protests, indicating that their struggles are not over. Concerns within the government were noted recently as youth unrest persists.

The protests, which originated as a digital campaign, evolved into one of the largest youth-led demonstrations in Kenya's recent history. This movement was characterized by its lack of clear political sponsors, hired crowds, or ethnic divisions, as young Kenyans utilized social media to organize and advocate for their demands.

Pastor Munishi has expressed anger over a young Kenyan who remixed his 30-year-old gospel song and is profiting from it on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The pastor is upset that the remix has gained popularity online while he feels his original work is being exploited without proper acknowledgment or compensation.