Lupita Nyong'o Condemns Kenyan Police Crackdown on Protesters

Fri Mar 14 2025 22:55:39 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Lupita Nyong'o Condemns Kenyan Police Crackdown on Protesters

Actress Lupita Nyong'o criticizes the violence used against protestors in Kenya, drawing from her own family's history of political oppression.


Lupita Nyong'o voices her concern over the Kenyan government's harsh response to anti-tax demonstrations, recalling her family's experiences with political persecution under past regimes.

Actress Lupita Nyong'o has voiced strong disapproval of the Kenyan government's harsh response to major anti-tax protests that erupted in June. According to human rights organizations, police have employed brutal force, resulting in deaths and disappearances. The Oscar-winning actress, whose father, Anyang' Nyong'o, was imprisoned and tortured during Daniel arap Moi's presidency, described the current government's actions as "chilling," suggesting the return of past oppressive tactics. The actor, who resides in the US, stated that the administration's handling of the protests was disheartening.

Reacting to these allegations, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura emphasized cooperation with protestors and condemned any unlawful deaths during the events. Protestors initially took to the streets to oppose controversial taxation proposed in a finance bill, which the president ultimately did not approve. While the government brought opposition leaders into the administration to ease tensions, criticisms remain concerning accountability for misconduct.

Lupita further delves into her father's political struggles through her podcast, Mind Your Own. The podcast unfolds stories from Africa, aiming to capture unique perspectives beyond mainstream media's focus on conflict and distress. Despite being produced in America, the podcast features contributions from various African creatives, highlighting Lupita's commitment to authentic representation.

Acknowledging the complexity of African narratives, Lupita affirms the podcast's intent to tell diverse stories, understanding that comprehensively representing the continent's 54 nations is an impossible but ongoing endeavor.

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