Kenya Labels Protesters ‘Terrorists’ as Nairobi Grapples with Aftermath
Kenya Labels Protesters ‘Terrorists’ as Nairobi Grapples with Aftermath
Nairobi awoke this morning to a city scarred by the previous day’s intense protests. A pall of smoke lingered over central districts, where the acrid smell of burnt debris permeated the air. Shopkeepers, many visibly shaken, sifted through the charred remains of their livelihoods, their silence a testament to the shock and devastation.
In a forceful press conference held today, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Marksmen, accompanied by a contingent of top security chiefs, delivered a stark message. He unequivocally branded yesterday’s widespread demonstrations as acts of “terrorism” and an “attempted coup” against the government. This severe condemnation signals a hardening stance from Kenyan authorities, who are now defending the response to the unrest under the umbrella of counter-terrorism measures. The government’s strong rhetoric comes as the nation grapples with the immediate aftermath of the protests and the broader implications of such a grave official designation.
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