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.
Tag: Law and Legislation
Iran’s Onerous Hijab Law for Women Is Now a Campaign Issue
In a sign that a women-led movement has gained ground, all of the men running for president have distanced themselves from the harsh tactics used to enforce mandatory hijab.
The Nation Resurgent, and Borders, Too
In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note.
U.S. Unveils Rules to Curb Investments in Chinese Technology
The Treasury Department unveiled rules to curb financing of Chinese semiconductors, quantum computers and artificial intelligence systems.
In Japan, These Women Want to Opt Out of Motherhood More Easily
A lawsuit challenges the onerous requirements for getting sterilized, calling the regulations paternalistic and a violation of women’s constitutional rights.
Thailand’s Legislature Approves Same-Sex Marriage Measure
The bill, which needs the king’s endorsement to become law, underscores Thailand’s status as a relative haven in Asia for L.G.B.T.Q. people.
The E.U. Votes: What We’re Watching For
The main things to know as voters in 27 countries head to the ballot box to shape the next five years of European Union policies.
The E.U. Votes: What We’re Watching For
The main things to know as voters in 27 countries head to the ballot box to shape the next five years of European Union policies.
U.S. Fund for Nuclear Radiation Victims Set to Expire Amid Impasse in Congress
Lawmakers are looking for a way to extend the program to compensate victims of government-caused nuclear contamination who fell ill, and some are seeking to expand it.
House Votes to Impose Sanctions on I.C.C. Officials Over Israel Prosecution
The Republican-written bill, which the White House strongly opposes, stands little chance of becoming law after lawmakers failed to reach a bipartisan deal on penalizing measures.