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Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests

Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests

Update: 2024-07-02
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Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests

Following a tumultuous – and violent – series of days in Kenya, President Ruto has reversed his decision on tax hikes that sparked unrest in the streets. The situation has been extremely dire – with law enforcement resorting to tear gas and firearms. Amnesty International, in collaboration with local civic groups in Kenya, has documented a minimum of five fatalities from gunshot wounds and over thirty individuals sustaining injuries. The turmoil primarily took place in the capital city of Nairobi but has also extended to other urban areas across the nation. This protest largely resonated with the Gen-Z demographic, who before seemed unlikely to vote – prompting an examination of the influence of social media. Wairimu Gitahi joins us from Nairobi to delve into this matter further.


Will cheapfakes lead to President Biden’s downfall?

Following, what some commentators are describing as a disastrous presidential debate for Joe Biden, could a low tech misinformation campaign help secure a Trump victory? Misinformation comes in many forms online, but most of us would assume high-level tech would be behind major election interference. However, in the US elections it appears that cheapfakes are becoming increasingly popular. Bhaskar Chakravorti, Dean of Global Business at The Fletcher School, Tufts University explains how Trump supporters don’t need AI or fancy tech to make Biden look frail and weak.


The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Wairimu Gitahi.


More on this week's stories:

Kenya unrest: Deep economic roots that brought Gen-Z onto streets

White house says Joe-Biden is a victim of ‘cheap fakes’: What are they?

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Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests

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