CW 26: Protests in Kenya
June 27:
Protests in Kenya around proposed tax raises;
A connection to "Fragile International Financial Systems": The involvement of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Kenya's economic reforms underscores the interconnectedness of global financial systems. The IMF's $4.4 billion support program and its requirements for "fiscal consolidation" demonstrate how international financial institutions can influence national policies, sometimes leading to social unrest.
Planetary Boundaries: The IMF program was partly a response to "devastating cycles of droughts and floods made worse by climate change," highlighting the intersection of economic and environmental concerns.
Let´s remember the demographic situation of Kenya: Demography Kenya, in contrast to e.g. Germany; The protests are led by Gen-Z;