We did not begin in anger. We began in belief. In dusty schoolrooms, under broken ceilings, we recited the Preamble with trembling hearts: “We, the people of Kenya…” It told us we mattered. That justice, equality, and human rights were not privileges for the elite but the birthright of all. We grew up watching courts declare political victories void. We saw women rise to leadership, activists win battles, and communities speak through the ballot — until the system began to betray its own script. Then came the Finance Bill of 2024. It wasn’t just about fuel prices or bread. It was a mirror held to our faces. A betrayal so profound that even the most apolitical among us could no longer scroll past it. For some, it was the 16% tax on digital transactions. For others, the unbearable cost of unga (maize flour), electricity, or even sanitary pads. But for all of us, it was the realization that the leaders who once swore on the Constitution now held it hostage for profit. […additional chapter content…]