Kenya represents how ‘global frameworks’ can reduce nations to ruins

‘We cannot continue to be ruled like this; by sick people. By mad people. Liars and thieves and criminals. These are the people who are in power in Kenya.’

Photo: Brian Inganga/AP

Kenyan cities are being roiled by violent protests. What began as a June 18 grassroots protest against harsh “Eco-Austerity” taxes imposed by the government later morphed into calls for the resignation of President William Ruto and his cabinet. At the time of writing, at least 39 protestors were killed and hundreds injured as a re…