Kenyan president scraps bill to raise taxes after violent protests leave 23 dead
26 June 2024 at 12:34
William Ruto says he has listened to the people of Kenya, who gathered across the country to oppose the law
The Kenyan president, William Ruto, has withdrawn a bill to raise taxes a day after violent protests erupted around the country following its approval by parliament.
Rutoβs surprise decision not to sign the finance bill came after violent clashes between police and protesters at the Kenyan assembly and across the country left at least 23 people dead and scores wounded, according to medics.
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