pro-democracy protests

Kenyan President William Ruto issued a stark warning on Wednesday, cautioning against efforts to "overthrow" the government through what he described as "unconstitutional means." He alleged that the recent violent protests were backed by sponsors with nefarious intentions. The nation has faced an unrelenting surge of protests spearheaded by young citizens frustrated with economic struggles, rampant corruption, and police brutality. These demonstrations began last June when tax hikes were proposed, provoking widespread…