This archive report was first published on 11 June 2020.
June 11, 2020, marked a rare moment in Kenya's history when the coronavirus pandemic brought a month-long silence on politics. For the first time in decades, the local news, which had long been dominated by politics, barely mentioned the topic.
However, the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) has since reignited the debate, with some seeing it as a power grab by the country's dynasties. The initiative, which aims to bring together rival politicians and promote national unity, has been met with skepticism by many who fear it will only serve the interests of the powerful.
