Sunday Roundup - Betrayal in the City: The Fizzling Out of the #RutoMustGo Movement as Government Infiltrates Popular Uprising. What Next?
In recent months, Kenya has witnessed a dramatic political saga that saw the rise and subsequent decline of the #RutoMustGo movement. This grassroots campaign, primarily driven by Gen Z activists, has captured the world's imagination, but has also faced numerous setbacks, most notably due to the infiltration and manipulation by state apparatus, specifically the National Intelligence Service (NIS). The Genesis of the Movement The #RutoMustGo movement emerged as a potent force against President William Ruto's corrupt administration, arising out of the resistance to his dead-in-the-water Finance Bill 2024. It gained significant traction among the youth, who are disillusioned by rampant corruption, economic mismanagement, and increasing authoritarianism under William Ruto. The movement's demands are clear: the resignation of President Ruto and his entire cabinet. NIS Infiltration and the Abductions The initial momentum of the movement was abruptly halted by a series of abduct
