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Protests Erupt in Kenya as President Ruto Bows to Pressure and Withdraws Controversial Tax Hike Bill

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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, …

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Protests in Kenya Force President Ruto to Back Down: 23 Dead, Buildings on Fire, Youth at Forefront of Unrest

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Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Wednesday that he would not sign a contentious finance bill, yielding to widespread protests that have surged throughout the country. The bill, which sparked heated demonstrations, reportedly led to the deaths of at least 23 individuals. Ruto made his decision public during a televised address, acknowledging the vehement opposition expressed by the people of Kenya towards the Finance Bill 2024. Ruto emphasized, “The people have spoken,” …

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Kenya’s President Ruto Steals the Spotlight in the US as International Tensions Rise

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Washington D.C. – As the political landscape continues to shift in the United States, President Biden is set to welcome the Kenyan President in what is seen as a significant diplomatic move. This comes at a time when tensions are running high in Africa, particularly in relation to U.S. involvement in the region. The state visit of the Kenyan President is viewed as an opportunity to address issues affecting both countries and strengthen ties between …

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President William Ruto Sends Engineers to Late Athlete’s Home to Build Three-Bedroom House

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NAIROBI, Kenya – Following the tragic death of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, Kenyan President William Ruto has taken swift action to honor the late athlete by sending engineers to build a three-bedroom house at Kiptum’s farm in the Rift Valley, where he had planned to construct a home for his family before his untimely death in a road accident. Kiptum, who had been planning to attempt to become the first person to run …

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