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How Gen Z protests exposed Kenya's perennial trust problem

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Anti-Finance Bill protestors scramble as they wield Parliament's mace after breaching the National Assembly on June 25, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Recently, I delved into "The Eight Pillars of Trust" by David Horsager, an enlightening read that profoundly resonated with me amidst the protests led by Kenya's 'Gen Z' youth.

This book explores the critical role of trust in our developmental journey and how it is built within organisations and societies. He lists the pillars as clarity, compassion, character, competency, commitment, connection, contribution, and consistency.

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