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In protesters we have talent in sprinters, long distance runners

Protesters run away from water released by a police’s water cannon vehicle during a mass rally in Kibera

Protesters run away from water released by a police’s water cannon vehicle during a mass rally called by the opposition leader Raila Odinga in Kibera, Nairobi on March 20, 2023.


Photo credit: Yasuyoshi Chiba | AFP

Demos sprinters • The anti-government demos have proved to be deadly business, with police engaging protesters in bitter fights, but it’s not all gloom.  Tongue-in-cheek, Ruth Gituma says scouts for sprinters and long-distance runners need not look farther. The demonstrators, she adds, have shown the agility and energy to put their best foot forward when confronted by anti-riot police. Her contact is [email protected].

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