Kenyan lawmakers debate anti-protest legislation
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In Kenya, lawmakers are debating a measure that will impose restrictions on protests. The move follows the recent youth-led demonstrations that turned violent and forced the government to withdraw the finance bill. The proposed anti-protest legislation will impose harsh penalties, including jail terms, for those who break the law during protests. Critics say the controversial measure will undermine the country's democracy. Robert Mwangi, a Gen Z, protester tells VOA's Peter Clottey that the proposed measure will not work