Kenya faces a democracy crisis as government forces crack down hard on citizens. Police beat protesters and shut down news stations during recent demonstrations. Civil society leaders say people have lost trust in their leaders after years of broken promises.
Eric Mukoya from the International Commission of Jurists warned that Kenyan democracy is dying fast. He told a Nairobi conference that masked cops drive unmarked cars to terrorize citizens. Government officials ignore court orders and spy on ordinary people without permission.
Achille Mbembe from the Innovation Foundation for Democracy said African countries are sliding backward. He pointed out that 55 percent of Africans have given up on democracy completely. Young people see military coups as better options than corrupt elections.
Citizens feel their votes mean nothing because rich people make all the decisions behind closed doors. Mukoya said elections have become meaningless theater that changes nothing for poor families. Government officials steal public money and silence anyone who complains about it.
Mbembe called for African civil groups to fight back against dictators across the continent. He said old men refuse to step aside for younger leaders who understand modern problems. Women still face discrimination even though they make up half the population and deserve equal power.
Eric Mukoya from the International Commission of Jurists warned that Kenyan democracy is dying fast. He told a Nairobi conference that masked cops drive unmarked cars to terrorize citizens. Government officials ignore court orders and spy on ordinary people without permission.
Achille Mbembe from the Innovation Foundation for Democracy said African countries are sliding backward. He pointed out that 55 percent of Africans have given up on democracy completely. Young people see military coups as better options than corrupt elections.
Citizens feel their votes mean nothing because rich people make all the decisions behind closed doors. Mukoya said elections have become meaningless theater that changes nothing for poor families. Government officials steal public money and silence anyone who complains about it.
Mbembe called for African civil groups to fight back against dictators across the continent. He said old men refuse to step aside for younger leaders who understand modern problems. Women still face discrimination even though they make up half the population and deserve equal power.
