Kenyan Government Paid Online Trolls to Threaten Protesters, Amnesty International Reports

A new report from Amnesty International accuses Kenyan authorities of paying online trolls. The human rights group says this campaign targeted young, Gen Z protesters to silence and suppress them. According to the report, the trolls used threats and intimidation against the activists. This coordinated effort aimed to discourage public participation in the protests. Amnesty International states the government organized the widespread campaign. The goal was to shut down dissent against the government's proposed finance bill.