Kenya: Why are these protests different?

Kenya: Why are these protests different?

Author: BBC World Service June 21, 2024 Duration: 32:02

Kenya braces itself for more marches next week when lawmakers take a final vote on the controversial tax proposals. But who are the young people taking to the streets and are they really changing the face of protest in Kenya?

Also what are the factors hampering Burundi's economy

And why are South African traditional healers, or Sangomas as they're known, being trained to test clients for HIV?

Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Susan Gachuhi, Bella Hassan and Nyasha Michelle Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard


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