Suluhu's crackdown call on Gen Z, rights activists puts Ruto on spot
President Suluhu stated that the dissenting youth should be ‘punished’, arguing that they risk destabilising governments...
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's strong stance against Gen Z activists has placed Kenyan President William Ruto under scrutiny due to his silence on the matter.
- President Suluhu described youth activists as "unruly children."
- The remarks were made during President Ruto's official visit to Tanzania.
- This situation raises questions about Kenya potentially aligning with regional efforts to curb youth-led dissent.
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