🧨 “We’ve Been Threatened, But We Won’t Be Silenced.”

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🧨 “We’ve Been Threatened, But We Won’t Be Silenced.”

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May 14, 2025

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Hanifa Adan & Odanga Madung on Digital Resistance, State Violence, and Reclaiming Kenya

What happens when digital activists face down a state that wants them silent?

In a bold and emotional new episode of Thee Alfa House, Hanifa Adan, a fearless digital activist and human rights defender, and Odanga Madung, a data researcher and founder of Odipodev, join Sarah Mwangi for one of the most critical conversations yet on Kenya’s political evolution.

They discuss the rise of Gen Z resistance, state repression, digital organizing, misinformation, and why the next election must be a turning point for Kenya.

🔥 Key Topics Covered:

⚠️ State Violence, Abductions & Fear Tactics

Hanifa speaks openly about threats, intimidation, and fear — and why she refuses to back down. From June 25th to the Blood Parliament documentary, they break down how the state is using fear to silence dissent — and why it’s not working.

“If they couldn’t buy me at the peak of the protests, they can’t buy me now.”

📲 Digital Organizing as a Weapon for Justice

Odanga dives into the data: how platforms like X and TikTok are shaping Kenya’s political discourse, and why state efforts to regulate social media will fail. Hanifa explains how a single tweet can now spark a national movement — but also the mental toll of being under constant attack.

🗳️ Why Gen Z Must Lead — And What’s Standing in Their Way

From voter apathy to misinformation, they outline the barriers keeping youth out of power — and what it will take to form a new political force in 2027. “If you don’t vote, you give power to those you’re trying to remove.”