Kenyan rose up against proposed taxes on bread, cooking oil and mobile money.

Kenya’s government has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year’s controversial finance bill, including a 16% levy on bread, after a public outcry. The announcement by MPs came as police fired tear gas and used water cannon to try to disperse angry protesters in the capital, Nairobi. Dozens of people have been arrested, and lawyers... Read More

Kenya protests: Thousands protest in Kenya against tax hikes, call for president to quit

daily maverick - 25/Jun 11:00

NAIROBI, June 25 (Reuters) - Police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in the Kenyan capital Nairobi and other cities on...

Kenyan police fire rubber bullets at protesters demonstrating against tax hikes

welcomeqatar.com - 25/Jun 10:51

Back to homepage / Africa Kenyan police fire rubber bullets at protesters demonstrating against tax hikes Kenyan police fired tear gas and rubber...

Kenya protests: Kenya police use tear gas to disperse crowds after call for more demonstrations

daily maverick - 02/Jul 11:00

NAIROBI, July 2 (Reuters) - Riot police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations took place in...

Kenya protesters call for President Ruto’s removal after tax bill dropped

hiiraan.com - 28/Jun 06:25

Police in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators who rallied in another day of protests sparked...

Reports Of Live Fire As Kenyan Police Crack Down On Tax Bill Protests

iafrica.com - 25/Jun 14:33

People are angry after lawmakers and the government moved ahead with raising taxes again. Police in Kenya are reported to have fired live rounds along...

Kenya's Parliament in flames as protesters storm; bodies seen after police fire

pulse.com.gh - 25/Jun 17:06

Chaos erupted in Kenya on Tuesday as part of the parliament building was set ablaze amidst large-scale protests against a new finance bill. Thousands...

Kenya Plans to Borrow More as New Taxes Withdrawn, Says President

hicginewsagency.com - 02/Jul 02:41

In a significant policy reversal, Kenya’s President announced today that the government would withdraw newly proposed taxes amidst public...

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues.

hicginewsagency.com - 03/Jul 03:41

Nairobi, Kenya – Tensions flared in the heart of Nairobi today as anti-government demonstrations turned chaotic, with riot police resorting to...

Kenya’s President Halts Planned Pay Rise for State Officers

iafrica.com - 04/Jul 18:43

President William Ruto has ordered the halt of proposed salary increases for cabinet members and parliamentarians after public outcry. Proposed by the...

Newsdeck: Kenya’s president says tax protests ‘hijacked’ after they turn violent

daily maverick - 25/Jun 19:40

NAIROBI, June 25 (Reuters) - Kenyan President William Ruto said on Tuesday security was his "utmost priority" after protests against a bill to raise...

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