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Kenyan president withdraws tax hikes after deadly protests

DAWN.com — June 27, 2024, 04:00 AM UTC

Summary: Kenyan President William Ruto withdraws tax hikes after deadly protests, resulting in at least 23 deaths and scores wounded. Demonstrators demand Ruto's resignation despite the concession. Ruto pledges dialogue with youth and austerity measures. Protests spanned 35 of Kenya's 47 counties. Vice President blames intelligence services for poor advice. Protesters vow to continue rallying. Ruto's climbdown seen as a victory for the youth-led movement.

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At least 39 killed in Kenya anti-tax protests (The Guardian)
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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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Kenya president withdraws tax rises after deadly protests (RTÉ News)
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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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