Jimisayo Opanuga

President of Kenya William Ruto (C) addresses members of the media during a press conference at the State House in Nairobi, on June 26, 2024. - Kenyan President William Ruto said on June 26, 2024 that a contentious bill containing tax hikes would "be withdrawn", dramatically reversing course after unprecedented scenes saw over a dozen people killed and parliament ransacked in the capital Nairobi. (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP)

Kenya braces for new protests after deadly anti-tax demonstrations

Kenya was bracing on Tuesday for fresh protest action against the government after anti-tax hike demonstrations last month descended into violence that left dozens of people dead. Activists have stepped up their
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