Kenya
In spite of attempts at dialogue, the situation remains tense in Rift Valley

Riot police officers detain demonstrators during anti-government protests in the Rift Valley town of Nakuru, Kenya, 7 July 2025.
Riot police officers detain demonstrators during anti-government protests in the Rift Valley town of Nakuru, Kenya, 7 July 2025. © Suleiman Mbatiah/Reuters
With less than two years to go to the elections, this multicultural region in the west of Kenya is divided between the government and the opposition. The government's support of local leaders to appease tensions have not yet had any impact. [...]
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