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Kenya unrest: Ruto awakened class politics that now threatens to engulf him

Many of the grievances of Kenya’s Gen-Z, young people who took to the streets in late June, have been palpable for years.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2024

Kenya Police Say Over 270 Arrested For Criminal Acts During Tuesday Protests

Kenyan police said they have arrested more than 270 people masquerading as protesters who are suspected of going on a criminal rampage during anti-government rallies on Tuesday.

International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues

Protesters condemn police brutality amid deadly demonstrations over withdrawn tax bill, call for president to resign.

Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2024

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The world is scrambling to understand Kenya’s historic protests – this is what too many are missing

A finance bill was the trigger, but the backdrop is government debt and blinkered interventions from western institutions, says Kenyan political analyst Nanjala Nyabola

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024

Violence is the language of the Kenyan state: 5 strategies it uses to control citizens

Since the early 2000s, Kenya has come up with legislative changes and thrown a tremendous amount of funding at a range of reforms to improve the relationship between police and citizens. Specifically, these reforms have been aimed at addressing impunity and human rights abuses.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2024

Kenya’s youth-driven protest movement at crossroads as it considers future

President’s decision to drop finance bill after deadly violence leaves protesters divided over how to achieve broader goals

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024

Kenya protests simmer after deadly week of anti-finance bill demonstrations

High Court rules in favour of a petition demanding a halt to the use of potentially deadly weaponry by police.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2024

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Kenya unrest: the deep economic roots that brought Gen-Z onto the streets

The generation of Kenyans born between 1997 and 2012 – the Gen-Zs – have borne the brunt of the country’s slow economic growth. If a country has slow economic growth, it typically experiences higher unemployment rates, reduced income levels and decreased investments. It leads to an overall lower living standard.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2024

Kenyan Protests Escalate Despite President's Tax Plan Reversal

Kenya faces protests and unrest over tax proposals despite President Ruto's reversal, sparking demands for change.

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

Protests continue across Kenya despite the government’s dramatic U-turn on legislation that would have raised taxes.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024

‘Not afraid to die’: Kenya tax protests inspire broader demand for change

President William Ruto has withdrawn a controversial tax bill, but protesters and their families say it’s too late.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024

Kenyan president withdraws tax bill after violent protests leave 23 dead

Police in Kenya brace for more protests as calls for Ruto’s resignation grows

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

'For A Better Kenya': Protesters Ready For New March Despite Ruto U-turn

Kenyan demonstrators prepared to resume protests Thursday, a day after President William Ruto made a dramatic U-turn and withdrew contentious tax hikes following deadly rallies earlier in the week.

International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

'For a better Kenya': protesters ready for new march despite Ruto U-turn

Kenyan demonstrators prepared to resume protests Thursday, a day after President William Ruto made a dramatic U-turn and withdrew contentious tax hikes following deadly rallies earlier in the week.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 27, 2024

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France 24 · Jun 26, 2024

Kenya's Ruto withdraws tax bill after deadly protests

Kenya's President William Ruto has announced that the government’s controversial tax bill will be withdrawn. It comes after at least 22 people were killed in protests against the bill on Tuesday, according to Kenya’s Human Rights Commission. The organisation has said that the death toll is likely to rise as…

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

‘The people have spoken’: Why did Kenya’s Ruto reject tax bill he pushed?

Western pressure likely made Ruto backtrack after deadly violence, but his credibility has been badly hit, say analysts.

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2024

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

In a move that shocked observers, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government’s highly controversial finance bill. This followed two days in which tens of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets in nationwide rallies against the proposals contained in the country’s…

Kenyan President William Ruto Backs Down On Controversial Finance Bill

Kenyan President Ruto's decision not to sign the Finance Bill 2024 following protests and fatalities highlights the delicate balance between fiscal policie...

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Radio France Internationale · Jun 26, 2024

Kenya's Ruto withdraws finance bill after anti-tax protest deaths

Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would "be withdrawn" following massive protests in which at least 20 people died. But protesters say they will keep up the pressure to have the bill scrapped.

Kenyan President William Ruto Refuses To Sign Controversial Finance Bill

Kenyan President Ruto's refusal to sign the finance bill marks a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape, potentially easing tensions and pavin...

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2024

Kenya's president says he won't sign tax bill that sparked deadly protests

‘I concede’ said William Ruto following protests that left at least 23 people dead and many more wounded

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26, 2024

Kenyans promise more rallies as president pressured to rethink tax hikes

Kenyan protest leaders on Wednesday vowed to carry on marches against controversial tax hikes, a day after 13 people were killed when police opened fire on the youth-led crowds who stormed the parliament.

France 24 · Jun 26, 2024

Kenya's Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after anti-tax protest deaths

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday said he would withdraw planned tax rises, bowing to pressure after deadly demonstations saw protesters storming parliament and threatening more action this week.

Kenyan Protesters Continue Demonstrations Against New Tax Hikes

Kenyan protesters persist in demanding political reform amidst violent clashes over tax increases, challenging President Ruto's administration.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

Kenya’s Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after deadly protests

President William Ruto says he rejects a finance bill that contained a series of tax hikes after nationwide protests.

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