kenyapolitics
Kenyan President William Ruto said on Wednesday that he won't sign into law a controversial finance bill proposing new taxes - just one day after protests in the country turned deadly. In the biggest assault on Kenya’s government in decades, the incident saw several people shot dead and buildings on fire. The government defended the bill- which includes several tax hikes- by saying it was necessary to raise funds to pay off debt. Ordinary Kenyans said the bill would cause economic pain as millions struggle to get by. The chaos on Tuesday led the government to deploy the military, with Ruto cal...
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A part of Kenya's parliament building was set on fire on Tuesday as thousands of protesters against a new finance bill entered the building, in what is the most direct assault on the government in decades. Journalists in Nairobi reported at least three dead bodies outside the complex where police had opened fire on protesters. They had demanded that legislators vote against a controversial bill imposing new taxes on a country where frustrations over the high cost of living have simmered for years. The protesters outmanoeuvred police to enter parliament shortly after politicians voted to pass t...
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Despite arrests, civil society groups plan to continue demonstrations. Police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators, affecting local businesses. Following a meeting with President William Ruto, some tax proposals were dropped or amended. Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka warned of weekly protests if the bill passes as proposed. Debate on the bill starts Wednesday, with a vote on Monday.
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