Kenya Protests Turn Ugly: Ruto Calls Protests ‘Treasonous’ After Police Fire At Demonstrators
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Kenya Protests Turn Ugly: Ruto Calls Protests ‘Treasonous’ After Police Fire At Demonstrators
The unrest has led to tragic outcomes, with at least five protestors being shot dead and over 150 injured in Nairobi.
Police reportedly used tear gas and live rounds to disperse thousands who stormed Kenya's Parliament, setting part of it on fire.
Kenyan President William Ruto condemned the protests, labelling them “treasonous” but did not address the widespread outrage against the finance bill that triggered the demonstrations.
The nationwide protests, which called for a “total shutdown” of the country, turned violent as police clashed with demonstrators.
India has issued an advisory for its citizens in Kenya to exercise extreme caution and limit non-essential movements amid escalating violent protests in the East African nation.
The protests are in response to the Kenyan government's proposed tax hikes.
Deadly protests in Kenya erupted over controversial tax increases, leading to 30 deaths and hundreds injured. Parliament's decision sparked violent clashes, condemned internationally for excessive force. President Ruto's administration withdrew the tax bill amid public outcry but faces economic strains. Calls for accountability and reform underscore the need to balance fiscal policies with human rights, aiming for a sustainable future.
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Protesters returned to the streets of Nairobi on Thursday, expressing scepticism about Kenyan President William Ruto's recent decision to temporarily suspend an unpopular tax bill. Demonstrators clashed with police, who fired tear gas canisters to disperse the crowds in the city's commercial district, where most businesses remained closed. The resounding message from the protesters was clear: "Ruto must go, Ruto must go." The protests continued despite the police's efforts to intimidate the demonstrators. “The police are trying to scare us away,” said Karege, a protester. “But the president, it's time for him to go, to resign.” Another demonstrator voiced the sentiment that the protests were driven by a desire for peace, not violence. “We’ve been throwing teargas all along. We don’t have a problem with his excellency, the only thing we are seeking is peace.”
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In Kenya, protests against a proposed tax hike led to violence, with police killing at least 10 demonstrators. Thousands stormed parliament, prompting military deployment. President Ruto initially called the actions treasonous but later withdrew the controversial finance bill due to widespread dissatisfaction. The US urged restraint and mourned the loss of life. The unrest, Kenya's biggest government challenge in decades, highlighted tensions between economic reforms and public welfare.
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Kenya is facing a tumultuous period as protests intensify despite President William Ruto's recent backtrack on proposed tax hikes. What began as online dissent against economic measures has erupted into nationwide demonstrations demanding not just policy reversals but a sweeping political overhaul.
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Recent events in Kenya have drawn global attention as the nation grapples with significant unrest. The capital city of Nairobi has become a focal point of tension, with security forces confronting civilian protesters. To gain a deeper understanding of the situation on the ground and its potential global implications, we are honored to welcome a distinguished guest: Mr. Ken Aseka, Editor-in-Chief of The Kenya Times.
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Kenyan police have fired tear gas at dozens of protesters in Nairobi and blocked off roads to the presidential palace as crowds took to the streets again.. Sky News
Kenya and Tanzania are on high alert as they anticipate the arrival of Cyclone Hidaya, following a period of relentless rains and devastating floods that have ravaged East Africa. The region has already witnessed the loss of nearly 400 lives, with tens of thousands displaced from their homes. Cyclone Hidaya is gradually approaching the eastern coast of Tanzania, with meteorologists predicting its landfall later on Friday, based on the latest weather forecasts. The cyclone is expected to bring further precipitation to neighbouring Kenya, including the major coastal city of Mombasa, situated just north of the cyclone's path.
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Kenyan President William Ruto says that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would "be withdrawn", dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people were killed in clashes with police and..
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded in Kenya in mounting anti-tax hike protests, NGOs said, as police clashed with demonstrators who stormed the parliament compound in Nairobi.
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