EXPLAINED: Mass Protests in Kenya
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- Zambian Economist Grieve Chelwa joins Bad Faith to explain how mass protests in Kenya defeated IMF-backed austerity policies, and how the IMF and World Bank use debt as a mechanism of control. Dr. Chelwa charts how the BRICS bank & dedollarization may provide a way out for countries struggling under western debt-control, and the crucial role global solidarity must play. This is one of those big picture episodes you wont want to miss.
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I stand in solidarity with anyone anywhere in the world opposing oligarchy.
Critical support for Kenyans opposing western financial imperialism.
That’s what it’s come to!!!
I stand with you
For the first time, I’ll say Thank You, Brie. Thank you for showing the need for pan-African cooperation globally against the forces of wickedness.
❤️💯👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
All Kenyans gathered here 🇰🇪🙌🏽
Bri is an honorary Kenyan since she lived and went to school in Nairobi 🇰🇪 ❤
She DOES look Kenyan, now that you mention it. I can see her there now in traditional Kenyan attire, singing Kenyan folks songs..
@@Bhakta.Andrew.Devananda😊 Not imminent, but as a brain power superpower, India being promoted to honorary BRICS member status is increasingly being seen as the "essential anti imperial route" towards a morally (and physically) healthy Humankind 🤗✌🏾
Bri needs to read „Confessions Of An Economic Hitman“
I'd be surprised if she hadn't done it already.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂@@Bhakta.Andrew.Devananda
I am a West African (Gambian) standing in love and solidarity with my Kenyan brothers and sisters. Blessed love, Briahna and Professor ❤️
I saw similar demos started over there?
@chriswamahiu8751 That's right, brother. Our current president lacks leadership, and vision has eroded the gains we made since we kicked out our then dictator Yaya Jammeh at ballot in 2016. The only time our president is lying to us is when he is not talking or in deep sleeping 😴 Useless Man!!!
William Ruto thought he could sell our country to the West and Western institutions, and Kenyan youth said "No"!
It is going to be different from now onwards. # RUTO MUST GO.
These western institutions have instruments in place supported by international laws. But seeing that Israel & the US, UK. GERMANY are free to break International laws, that sets a precidence for African countries to ignore any agreements with these resource stealing tax free multinational scavengers.
Corrupt, incompetent, sleazy Jamaican Government take notice!
This is actually one of the best broadcasts I have seen regarding this topic. Great questions by the host and great answers by the guest.
ThankU Bria for topic and guest, appreciate Professor Chelwa's insight. We will have ONE AFRICA, no more borders, manufacture our own resources. ThankU again.
I'm glad BJG is doing more coverage of the materialist basis of imperialism, the highest stage of capitalism. It ties a lot of things together. More interviews like this.
Precisely 👏🏻
YES!!
I know this episode likely won’t get as many views as your US-centric interviews, but it’s such a good and necessary discussion. Keep bringing these guests on, Brie. With solidarity, a global south viewer and new subscriber.
Nairobi watching big up guys ❤❤🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Stand up power to the people for all African countries
Young Kenyans have wielded sharp economic and political analysis, technological expertise, and UNITY
to confront the corrupt, brutal Kenyan government.
❤🇰🇪 ❤
This was a really refreshing conversation! Please have more conversations with continental Africans who have historical and political knowledge. It'd be fantastic to have someone from African Stream and Authentic African on your program!
So true
Thanks for hosting Dr Grieve Chelwa. Great discussion Brianna! Much love from Zambia
Thank you, Badfaith team. People, you need to watch this to understand how shameless these global banks really are.
I once read a long time ago, I think in a book by economist Jeffrey Sachs, that the IMF and/or the World Bank would loan money to non-Western countries without taking into consideration the way that the cultures of those countries dealt with money or the idea of loans, imposing a Western valuation on the process and encountering problems because of it, but instead of examining why, in terms of, again, the potential cultural issues, they would just blame the country for being bad with money or something. Very imperialist view. Thank you, again, Briahna, for a wonderful, educational interview and exchange of ideas. I always learn something new!
Wasn't the same Jeffrey Sachs one of the sales men who sold IMF packages to said countries?
Thank you our hero Bri
I love his modesty. Thank you professor !!!
This conversation was so good that I had to watch it twice. Thank you, Bri.
Outstanding discussion!
Such a great conversation. I'm an RPVC that worked in Madagascar where the French installed dams in my village back in the 60s with the idea of changing from coffee beans (an indigenous high value crop) to rice, a water and labor intensive non native crop). Although the country gained "independence" back in the early 60s, the French control the finances to this day and the Malagasy remain in deep poverty and food insecurity where there is no end in sight. It's a human and biodiversity tragedy on a massive scale. Thank you for bringing this to your channel.
Mozambican here!
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Long life Africa. Our country 🇲🇿 is under the same loan sharks like in Kenyia. Unfortunately, we don't act as kenyias are doing. The level of education plays out against us! Kenyians are more educated and have excellent and independent media outlets than we do.
@samuellopesbaule5745 there are only two countries that have defaulted. Zambia and Ghana
But imf wanted to debt trap kenya because kenya signed an agreement with china on infrastructure. You know this relates to the ongoing economic war between China and US.
@mocua2910 ohh, now I see! But, the Kenyian government is one to be blamed for. Why? Because President Ruto, aka Zakayo, wants to be friends on one side. He should be neutral and negotiate good deals! Now, kenyia is getting blackmailed by european crooks, 🤣🤣🤣🤣!
@@mocua2910💯💯THIS IS POWER PLAY BETWEEN USA AND CHINA. WE NEED TO UNIT. TOGETHER WE STAND AFRICA.
@@samuellopesbaule5745THIS PROBLEM OF IMF AND WORLD BANK IS IN MOST AFRICAN COUNTRIES, THAT'S WHY I SAY WE MUST UNIT. ONE ARMY, ONE CENTRAL BANK. AFRICAN STATES. WITH ADDIS ABABA THE CAPITAL TO START WITH.
It's July 4, Independence Day for the USA, when American colonists fought to free themselves from Austerity programs imposed by Britain to service Britain's debt. And here I am today, listening to Africans talk about freeing themselves from taxation without representation, and Austerity Programs imposed by the British Empire (because that's what the Western global hegemony really is: the continuation of the British Empire and British system under different names...A colonial power that uses debt instruments to control peoples.) Probably the most patriotic and truly American thing you can do right now is to stand in solidarity with African peoples struggling against colonial control via debt instruments. This is EXACTLY what we were fighting for over two hundred years ago. We as Americans have forgotten this, due to the perversion of our system by neo-colonialist financialists.
Sorry sweetie, but the British empire fell apart long ago, and the USA took over that role. Face it.
@@fundidoarrojo269 The "British Empire" today is a Stateless entity...Not a nation or a culture...Just as the Roman Empire fell officially in 476 AD, it diffused itself and lived on in the form of the Vatican, Holy Roman Empire, and the Venetian banking system...Became a spiritual and ideological institution taken up and enforced by others. Same thing with the British Empire: it lives on but in another form, and that form is those multinational corporations, banking structures, think tanks, and intelligence agencies all around the world in what is called "The Five Eyes." The US was chosen to be the bulldog, the enforcer, of this system because of its continental largesse and military might. The true head of the British Empire, though, is those scientific institutions that set the tone and narrative that those corporations, banking structures, and intelligence arms enforce. Such as: The Royal institutes of science which create the computer models that are designed to scare people into accepting population reduction and austerity measures. The way to control population is to limit energy and put a ration or limit on how much energy each country is allowed to access. Food and economy are downstream from energy because it takes energy to grow food. When a country disobeys this limit, austerity measures and restrictions are tightened using the World Bank, IMF, Bank of International Settlements, and so on. And if a leader defies this further, then the US intelligence arms and military force is called in to do regime change. This rogue leader is then vilified in the press, to justify to the people of America and the British Commonwealth nations why this leader needs to be deposed. Finally, a coup is instituted, usually by the CIA, MI5, or a combination of both.
Not our holiday ..our ancestors were still slaves
@@levongoldsborough9235 I understand and cannot disagree with this one. Better thinkers like Frederick Douglass and Charles Sumner tried to correct this with his 40 acres and a mule proposal. Unfortunately it got defeated by the oligarchs and the Bad Guys won. This is a national fight that still needs to be won, and an inheritance that needs to be gotten for all you've contributed to this country.
@@fundidoarrojo269 That's what she said, sweetie.
2024 seems to be a period of significant exposure and enlightenment. Long-hidden truths are coming to light, and widespread awareness is growing. I hope the uncovering of these truths foster a climate of transparency and accountability, paving the way for a more informed and conscious global community.
As a Kenyan I think the one thing everyone outside Kenya is missing is that we aren't necessarily opposed to paying higher taxes if it was actually going to improve the nation. It's that the high taxes we are already paying are being blatantly misused and squandered corruptly whether it is needless expensive renovations to government buildings and "furniture acquisitions " running into the high millions of dollars. to creation of unconstitutional positions leading to additional needless bureaucracy that not only adds to the already bloated government wages but also allows extra avenues for corruption. To the ridiculous high numbers of trips abroad taken by the government officials (led by our tourist of a president) accompanied by massive entourages of joy riders. Or the vanity "infrastructure programs that NOBODY ASKED FOR! All this paid for by taxpayers.
Meanwhile the government doesn't have money to pay Teachers, doctors, nurses, or providing medical services.
However the political class somehow has massive wealth to flex with riding around in impressive convoys and giving millions to "church fundraising".
Against this backdrop, they want to increase MORE taxes on us...my blood is boiling as I type this
Great show, thanks to Prof Chelwa and Briana
Inshallah Africa WILL be united
Brother, your statement is a paradox! B1👊🏾😡……..
Am so happy, am from Kenya and a huge fan of Briahna. I never thought the day would come when you would cover Kenya. Am a Gen Z and very proud to be Kenyan. #RUTOMUSTGO
134k subscribers is very impressive given the algorithmic suppression going on
I have followed briana and candace for a while love seeing our people learning about each other world wide
Love from kenya
Prices don't need to be raised by a lot. The problem here is greed. Greed from politicians and corporations.
In fact, cutting the trillions spent today on the CIA, mercenaries, MIC, corrupt puppets, NY hedge fund parties... needed to support this "misanthropic status quo"... Consumer prices are more likely to fall hard... The real problem may be.. too hard.
We all brothers and sisters Globally
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The people of each nation need to let our governments know that we have our siblings' backs, not the empire's.
that point about: [ getting into debt so you become controllable! ] is very clarifying
It seems to be the most important central problem. I'm glad to have this taught to me so I can better understand global issues. I wish I'd learned this 40 years ago.
Confessions of an Economic Hitman is worth reading 📚
Yes ✊🏻
Incredible impressive discussion....For Africans and Global South to free themselves from predatory IMF/WORLD BANK ...is to do what the Arab league of nations & Asain Countries have done. ., establishing African financial system that's works at the interests of Africans..
Great to see you reporting on movements in other parts of the world, especially Africa.
Unvirtuous authority happens when the "lesser evil" is accepted in good faith.
They also wanted to start taxing land ownership. Right now, in Kenya, when you buy land, you own it. Unlike places like the US where you lease land, even if you have a title for it.
And the motor vehicle tax, where you pay annual tax on a car you already paid about 14 other different taxes just to own!!,,
And the eco tax that would have made anything with a battery painfully expensive, especially solar systems,,
Meanwhile the DP was getting about sh800m (about $0.8B) monthly for "personal expenses" after about sh400m being allocated to refurbish the DP's palace..
@@jullietmburu9672 As Peof. Chelwa says though, taxes aren't bad as long as they are fairly devised and the proceeds go back to the people through benefits, helpful infrastructure, etc. and not to leeches like IMF and the World Bank.
@@randyhendrickson4735 we already are highly taxed, and some newly publicized info revealed that we already collect enough to pay off our debts too.,,
Apparently we didn't even need the IMF debts, but at least there's something from the Chinese debts - massive infrastructure and upgrades (that the IMF discourages all the time).,,
Ours is a matter of principle - we need to focus on leadership that's geared towards growth, not people who can be bought by the west as has happened since 2013 when Uhuru Kenyatta took over.,
Hopefully this revolution will slow that descent into the western claws.
@@jullietmburu9672 I wish you luck and hope the revolution continues!
Good show, Brianna. When you have the time, could you bring peace to Sudan? It’s a mess over thete
Thank you for this and all the people you bring on Bad Faith. I feel like I'm getting a second education at the age of 71. I have a BA and an MFA in Art and Painting. Now I'm at least getting another BA in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, you name it. Who knew?
Good to see you back, Briannah! I allready canceled The Hill.
This is the BIG PICTURE stuff that NOBODY is talking about.
I have been trying to get people to discuss how all this works for YEARS.
Thank you.
Thanks for this conversation! Maybe could you also make Interviews about the revolutionary movements in BurkinaFaso-Mali-Niger. The revolution will not be televised. So we need autonomous media platforms like yours. Thank you Briahna and thanks to your guest Dr. Chelwa.
This was a great discussion. It was also very digestible, and explained better than any of the mainstream broadcasters.
GenZs if Zakayo remains in power Kenya's Economy will collapse like that of Sirlanka, Greece, Peru, Lebanon, and Pakistan. He cannot fix this Economic crisis he created.
Thanks for the illuminating conversation with Dr. Chelwa. What a kind man in the face of such rank exploitation of his homeland.
I’m no economist but I see the US economy is unwell when so many people are resorting to doing a side hustle at night, like Uber & Door Dash to make ends meet. There are even many articles online on how to make extra money doing side jobs. Nowadays many even use it as their primary jobs while the gig economy provides no benefits. No pension, no 401k company match, no sick days, no vacation days, no nothing.
You are my favorite. Journalist you get to the Pont
Thank you for everything you do Briahna.
I discovered Bad Faith thanks to Candace Owens. I love listening to all points of view and then make up my mind. And I must say you are very literate on so many subjects. So thank you very much for Bad Faith.
Greetings from France 😊
This is one of the most informative interviews as to why the world is the way it is. Great job guys!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Besides this being a very important discussion/cpnversation, i am also hoping that the youth are successful in getting Ruto to resign and to bring the change thst they need. I love the tone of the Professor's voice and how he constantly acknowledges Brie, throughput.
Great episode and great guest! More like this please! :D
Thank you Briana for your coverage and news and insightful questions
I listened to this today at the bicycle and motorcycle repair shop here in Nairobi. we need global solidarity against capitalist imperialism. Mr Chelwa you did pretty well in terms of talking about the issues in KE. Ruto has turned out to be absolutely unable to stand up to the west.
This was a very good episode. Thank you.
Excellent interview with Prof. Grieve Chelwa. Thank you so much. (Porto, Portugal)
An excellent conversation. Keep it up Briahna.
This was a beautiful conversation ty
Great job Sista, you presented insightful questions plus your beauty made it all the better!
Riveting discussion. The takeaways are enormous 😊
9:00-12:00 - Dr. Chelsea lays a great foundation of information.
Overall great interview. Thanks!
He is so right! They are coming. God be with you💜💜💜
Thank you, Brie!
thank you for this great discussion. definitely opened my eyes on different facets of intl' development
And Brie, Sister, you are looking fantastic. I love that you mix in wearing your natural hair the way you are wearing it now and when you let it out in that beautiful fro. So nice to see a beautiful Sister with pride, dignity and self esteem
Very informative. Thanks for the upload.
Grieve Chelwa is excellent. Very Humane & informative discussion. This recording is one in which Brianna could have shortened her regular interspersions just a little so that we did not lose track of the guest so much. Great guest choice & topics choice.
Would love to continue listening to more global south content like this! Thanks :)
Thank You Brianha & Mr. Chelwa 💐🦋🍃
BRAVO BRI! We need to regulate GOOD VS EVIL! GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!
Great Reporting. Great Channel.
Impressive and encouraging.
Great listening to you and your guests
Thank you for such an insightful conversation. I hope you have on more African speakers in the future!
Welcome back Sister
great episode!
As dismal as things are, this conversation gives me hope. Keep on.
Godspeed to Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Professor Chelwa, I see you. Great insights.
This was very informative discussion. What happens around the world will eventually reach us.
Great content
African countries should absolutely resist the IMF together
Wonderful insights Prof
Great interview
Just ine more time, thanks for the video. Your insight is great. I am going to do a video to reapond to some of your questions because they were great questions. Lastly, please let the professor know I greatly want to interview him. Thanks and take care
Great content..new sub from amerikkk
Thanks Bri
Good content
Informative 😮
Great guest. Good info and someone a lot of us wouldn't see in other indepedant media at least in the US.Many others try but maybe don't have the contacts or are just too obsessed with domestic stuff.
UNITED WE SURVIVE.ONLY WAY.
I've been waiting thirteen minutes to finally hear about Haiti !!!!
The solidarity has already started in Mali,Burkina Faso, andNiger.
I'm Kenyan and I think the prof is wrong on Kenyan issue. The protest was not about why the gov't is not taxing "the elite" or the haves.
Everyone was out including the elite, protesting against bad governance. Nothing to do with class or social statuses AT ALL!!! 😏
Most Africans know all this. I'm a Malawian and most Malawians when we're together we discuss this we want change but like the professor says how do we go about. Unless we get military help from Countries that understand ower plight we will never come out of the problem.
Africa still has a long way to go to break away from Western colonialism. Ruto is a US chihuahua.
Prof. you forgot to mention that the debt is odious. An audit has not been done, and none can account for how the borrowed money was used.
There are usually stipulations imposed by the how the money us used, how to participate in the export markets, social spending, etc. Borrower has to meet conditions in order to get future loans. So it's not like the Borrower has autonomy with the borrowed funds.
Very informative
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