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World Democracy Forum 2026: Can Kenya’s dissent survive ahead of 2027 election?

As the world marks the International Day of Democracy on September 15, Kenya is confronting a question that will shape the country’s political climate ahead of the 2027 election: Can citizens…

  • Kenya grapples with dissent ahead of 2027 election, despite constitutional protections.
  • Blogger Albert Ojwang died in police custody in June 2025 after arrest for social media posts.
  • Police shootings and political violence raise concerns about democratic participation.

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