Protests erupt in Nairobi, Kenya, after outrage over finance bill | CNN
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Kenya is in the grip of nationwide protests against proposed tax hikes, culminating in Tuesday’s “total shutdown,” which quickly turned violent. At least five people were shot dead and around 31...
Kenya Finance Bill protests - Wikipedia
WEBThe Kenya Finance Bill protests, widely known by #RejectFinanceBill2024, or Gen Z protests, were a series of decentralized mass protests in Kenya against tax increases proposed by the Government of Kenya in the Finance Bill 2024. [11]
Behind the Deadly Unrest in Kenya, a Staggering and Painful …
WEBJun 26, 2024 · The immediate trigger for the raging protest that gripped Kenya’s capital on Tuesday was a raft of proposed tax increases — additional shillings that ordinary citizens would owe their...
What are Kenya's controversial tax proposals? - BBC
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Protests over an unpopular finance bill have led to the deaths of at least five people in Kenya, with part of the parliament building set alight. Protesters say the bill would impose...
Kenya anti-tax protests turn violent as government votes on ... - CNN
WEBJun 20, 2024 · Violent clashes between police and protestors have broken out in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday as a government vote on a controversial finance bill gets underway.
Tax hike protests in Kenya killed at least 39 people, says rights ...
WEBJul 1, 2024 · Largely peaceful anti-tax rallies – led by mostly young Gen-Z protesters – descended into shocking scenes of deadly violence last Tuesday when lawmakers passed the contentious legislation.
Kenya's president withdraws controversial tax bill after deadly ...
WEBJun 26, 2024 · NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan President William Ruto says he will not sign into law a controversial tax bill that has sparked widespread protests across the country, but activists said...
Kenya protests live: President vows to restore order after deadly tax ...
WEBJun 25, 2024 · The demonstrations across Kenya were sparked by a controversial finance bill that was passed on Tuesday that raises a number of different taxes.
Thousands in Kenya demonstrate against proposed new taxes
WEBJun 21, 2024 · Protesters returned to the streets of Kenya’s capital on Thursday to protest against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill that is due to be tabled in parliament. Clashes between police and the protesters took place as tear gas was used to disperse the crowds.
Kenya protests: President calls protests ‘treasonous’ after police …
WEBJun 26, 2024 · After a week of street protests over higher taxes proposed in the Finance Bill 2024, organizers have declared “7 Days of Rage” and called for a “total shutdown” of Kenya on Tuesday.
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