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Kenya president withdraws tax rises after deadly protests

RTÉ News — June 26, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Summary: Kenya's President William Ruto withdrew planned tax rises after violent protests left at least 23 dead and scores wounded. The move followed widespread demonstrations and pressure from citizens. Ruto pledged austerity measures and budget cuts. The protests, sparked by proposed tax increases on basic goods, evolved into a nationwide movement demanding the scrapping of the finance bill. The protests lacked a formal leader and were driven by tech-savvy youth.

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At least 39 killed in Kenya anti-tax protests (The Guardian)
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30 killed in Kenya protests over tax hikes: HRW (DAWN.com)
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Kenyan president withdraws tax hikes after deadly protests (DAWN.com)
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Kenyan President Ruto rejects tax bill after deadly protests (The Washington Post)
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Kenyan president withdraws tax bill after deadly protests (The Guardian)
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Kenyan President Ruto withdraws finance bill after deadly protests (CNN)
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Indian embassy advises citizens in Kenya to avoid protest areas (Mint)
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Kenya: Anti-tax protesters storm parliament, drawing police fire (The Associated Press)
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Violent protests in Nairobi, Kenya; Indian advisory issued (Hindustan Times)
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Kenyan police crack down on tax protests; Parliament set on fire (The Washington Post)
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Kenyan parliament set ablaze amid protests over tax changes (ABC News)
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Concerns rise in Kenya over missing protesters in tax hike demonstrations (CNN)
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