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Kenya's president Ruto withdraws finance bill after deadly protests

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Kenya's president Ruto withdraws finance bill after deadly protests

Kenya's president Ruto withdraws finance bill after deadly protests

The apparent concession came to pass after at least 22 people were killed and scores injured in violent protests in the capital of Nairobi.


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