Thousands of mostly young Kenyans protested against the tax proposals presented by President William Ruto’s administration in its annual budget legislation in June 2024. Amid the tensions, a video emerged online claiming to show opposition leader Raila Odinga seemingly urging supporters to join the rallies. But the clip has been shared out of context: it […]
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Kenya police fire live bullets as protesters rally against proposed new taxes
Police in Kenya fired live ammunition at anti-government protesters in the capital, Nairobi, on Tuesday as thousands continued to rally demanding politicians vote against new taxes proposed in a controversial finance Bill. Two people died in protests last week but there were no immediate reports of any fresh casualties on Tuesday. Medics set up emergency […]
Police battle anti-tax demonstrators as Kenya protests spread
Kenyan police have clashed with anti-tax protesters in the capital, Nairobi, as demonstrations have spread to across the country, including to the president’s home town of Eldoret. Anti-riot police, some on horseback, fired tear gas to disperse crowds of protesters on the streets of Nairobu. There were similar protests in other cities and major towns […]