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Bunge la Mwananchi is new face of democracy

Bunge la Mwananchi members during anti-Finance Bill protests along Moi Avenue, Nairobi, on June 26, 2024. [File, Standard]

In urban centres of Africa, a new form of political engagement is taking root. It’s not a political party or a formal institution, but a vibrant, grassroots phenomenon known as the citizen parliament. These unlegislated bodies operate in public spaces, offering an alternative to formal legislatures, often seen as detached and inaccessible.

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