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Youth and Politics in Technological Realm

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Youths  voicing their concern over bad leadership  s The previous years, 2024 and 2025has represented not just a trend, but a transformation where youth intersect with politics and technology. Globally, youth are pioneering the ways in which change is made, organized, and maintained. Whether through an interconnected technology toolbox that leverages digital environments and climate technology to sustainably push their agenda, or in their capacity to collaborate on who defines the political future using social media platforms while acknowledging existing political structures, youth are stepping up- not as just as followers but as voices of resistance, innovation and evidence of increase hope The Global Pulse Within a Global Context,From Seoul to São Paulo, youth are emerging in a disruptive form of digital activism. Platforms such as TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram serve as both space to share tradition and tools for identity transformation. Hashtag campaigns such ...

Balancing Free Speech and Security: The Case of Albert Ojwang

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Photo credit: Dreamstime In June 2025, the tragic death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody       sparked nationwide outrage in Kenya. Kenya's president says blogger died 'at the hands of the police' Ojwang was arrested for allegedly defaming a deputy police chief online and died under suspicious circumstances, with autopsy findings indicating signs of assault. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation, and five officers have been identified in connection with the incident. This incident underscores the delicate balance between upholding national security and protecting the fundamental right to freedom of expression.  While security policies are essential to maintain public order, they must not be used as tools to suppress dissent or intimidate individuals expressing their views. The Kenyan government's response to this case will be a critical test of its commitment to human rights and democratic principles. As the ...