France, June 25 -- One year after major protests against corruption, Kenyans are holding remembrance marches for victims of police violence. Renewed demonstrations follow the death of a teacher in custody. RFI spoke to a policy analyst on whether youth protests can drive real reform.

In 2024, widespread protests erupted across Kenya in response to a proposed bill that sought a significant increase in taxes, culminating on 25 June. These demonstrations were met with a forceful and violent response from the police.

At least 60 people were killed during protests in June and July 2024, and dozens more were illegally detained by security forces in the aftermath.

This year, the country's youth are back on the streets protesting against that ...