Protests Erupt in Kenya as President Ruto Bows to Pressure and Withdraws Controversial Tax Hike Bill
NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto of Kenya has announced his decision to withdraw a controversial finance bill following violent protests that resulted in the parliament being set on fire. The President, in a national address, stated that he acknowledges the public’s strong opposition to the bill and will not proceed to sign it into law. The bill, which included contentious tax hikes, sparked outrage and led to widespread demonstrations across the country. The protests, …