Explainer: Understanding Kenya’s Protests Against the Finance Bill

NAIROBI, June 25 (Reuters) – Youth-led protests in Kenya are escalating as the government prepares to vote on amendments to a controversial finance bill aimed at raising additional revenue. Here’s a detailed look at the situation and the proposed tax measures: Background and Context • Purpose of the Finance Bill: Presented annually, the finance bill […]

Kenya’s president calls protests ‘treasonous’ after police fire live rounds at demonstrators

egyptindependent.com - 26/Jun 06:57

CNN — Kenyan President William Ruto denounced protests on Tuesday that saw parliament stormed and at least five people shot dead as...

Kenya protests: Ruto pulling the finance bill is unlikely to satisfy angry young protesters – here’s why

defenceweb.co.za - 27/Jun 09:35

In a move that shocked observers, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government’s highly controversial...

Police fire tear gas in Kenya finance bill protests

hiiraan.com - 28/Jun 12:15

A climbdown by Kenya's president over plans to raise taxes brought no end to nationwide protests on Thursday, with at least two people reported killed...

Kenya Protests: Gen Z Shows The Power Of Digital Activism – Driving Change From Screens To The Streets

globalupfront.com - 24/Jun 08:02

By Job Mwaura Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament...

Kenyan President Ruto Withdraws Controversial Finance Bill After Deadly Protests In Nairobi

arise.tv - 27/Jun 07:12

Following violent protests, Kenyan President Ruto has withdrawn the 2024 finance bill, says he will begin dialogues with youth.

Kenya’s President William Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill as Kenya Protests Claim 22 Lives

akelicious.net - 26/Jun 16:46

Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced that he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes after deadly protests that saw...

Kenya President, Ruto Declines Assenting Controversial Finance Bill 2024 After Deadly Protest

freebiesloaded.co - 27/Jun 03:19

Following days of deadly protest, Kenyan President, William Ruto has said he will not give assent to the controversial Finance Bill, 2024. He has...

Kenya President, William Ruto Declines Assent To Controversial Finance Bill 2024 After Deadly Protest

koko.ng - 26/Jun 21:21

Following days of deadly protest, Kenyan President, William Ruto has said he will not give assent to the controversial Finance Bill, 2024. He has now...

Tear gas fired at anti-government protesters in Kenya

asaaseradi.com - 02/Jul 14:44

Kenyan police have fired tear gas in the capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasa to disperse anti-government protests. In both city centres...

Heavy police presence in Nairobi ahead of planned protests despite Kenyan president's U-turn

washingtontimes.com - 27/Jun 10:21

Heavy security was deployed Thursday in Kenya's capital Nairobi ahead of planned protests against a controversial finance bill, despite the...

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