Kenya’s crisis is often framed as a tragedy inflicted on innocent people by ruthless politicians. That framing is comforting.

A series of volatile diplomatic incidents has placed Kenya’s foreign policy under intense international scrutiny, fueling accusations that Nairobi is becoming a permissive hub for groups seeking to ...

In June, a series of protests led by young people and others frustrated with regressive tax reforms and police brutality swept Kenya. Its Left Alliance played a role in organizing these protests, and ...