Ep42: Civil Disobedience with Faith Kasina

When does breaking the law become the only way to survive?

In this episode, we sit down at the Kayole Social Justice Centre with organizer Faith Kasina and members of the Centre to explore civil disobedience in moments when the state fails its people. Faith walks us through protest organizing during COVID, the realities of living under Article 43 violations, and how communities confront gunism, police violence, and the politics of being branded as criminals while demanding dignity. This is a direct, honest conversation from those living the struggle daily.

Key Ideas and Highlights

• Civil disobedience emerges when government directives clash with lived reality, especially in informal settlements lacking food, water, housing, and healthcare.
• Gunism is rooted in economic deprivation and political manipulation; organizers share how political education and exposure are used to reclaim young people from being weaponized.
• Peaceful protesters are often branded as violent, yet protest remains a constitutional right. The community shares strategies for navigating this risk while staying grounded in justice.

Licensing

Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. Our work is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.

Resources and Show Links

Kayole Community Justice Center

Article 43 of the Kenyan Constitution

Civil Disobedience Beautiful Trouble toolbox

Credits

Host: Monica Kamandau

Guest: Faith Kasina and Kayole Social Justice Centre members

Producer: Rodgers George

Music: Beautiful Trouble and Mwaduga Salum