Kenya is anticipating potential violence as demonstrations are planned to mark the second anniversary of a deadly government crackdown on protests in June 2024. The original protests, led by a youth-based movement dubbed “Generation Z,” were sparked by a proposed tax hike and widespread corruption. While initially peaceful, demonstrations escalated when protestors stormed Parliament, resulting in a police response with live ammunition and numerous deaths. Despite the withdrawal of the tax bill, unrest continued, and now renewed calls for commemoration are raising tensions. President Ruto has warned against destruction and chaos, but critics accuse his government of deploying armed groups to incite violence against peaceful protestors, a pattern observed by AFP journalists. Former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua has urged citizens to stay home, alleging the state is orchestrating terror, while the Interior Minister denies such claims.