At least five people were killed in clashes with the police that erupted after lawmakers approved tax increases that critics said would drive up the cost of living for millions.
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Protests in Kenya Over Tax Bill: What to Know
Kenyan police faced off with protesters in the capital, Nairobi. Civic groups said that at least five people died.
Kenya Protests Are a Blow to Biden’s Embrace of President Ruto
Just a day earlier, President Biden had formally named Kenya a major non-NATO ally.
The turmoil in Nairobi is a blow to the Biden administration’s embrace of Kenya’s president.
Just a day earlier, President Biden had formally named Kenya a major non-NATO ally.
See Kenya’s Protests in Nairobi
Across the country, outrage over proposed tax increases drove Kenyans to the streets.
Kenyan Lawmakers Pass Contentious Tax Rises Despite Protests
Demonstrators were met with tear gas, and live fire rang out as they marched on Parliament in an attempt to stop the vote. The bill now goes to President William Ruto, who campaigned on helping the poor but has backed the tax increases and said they ar…
Kenyan-Led Forces Arrive in Haiti After Months of Gang Violence
The arrival of 400 Kenyan officers came on a day of deadly violence in Kenya. The international force was sent to try to restore order in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation.
Kenyan Lawmakers Pass Contentious Tax Rises Despite Protests
A protest movement driven by younger people has been trying to stop the increases, which they say are too onerous. The bill now goes to President William Ruto, who campaigned on helping the poor.
Kenya Tax Bill Draws Fire From Protesters
The government is trying to pass a finance bill in Parliament that would involve increasing taxes. Critics say it will raise the cost of living for Kenyans who are already struggling economically.
Kenya Braces for Major Protests Over Proposed Tax Hikes
Activists have called on Kenyans to occupy Parliament in opposition to a new finance bill that is likely to raise the cost of living for many people by increasing taxes on a range of goods and services.