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Anti-tax protesters storm Kenya’s parliament, drawing police fire as president vows to quash unrest
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Anti-tax protesters storm Kenya’s parliament, drawing police fire as president vows to quash unrest

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Thousands of protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament Tuesday to protest tax proposals, burning part of the building, sending lawmakers fleeing and drawing fire from police in unrest that the president vowed to quash. “Today’s events mark a critical turning point on how we respond to threats to our national security,” President William Ruto said, calling the events “treasonous” …

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Kenya’s president vows calm ‘at whatever cost’ after parliament stormed, set ablaze
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kenya’s president vows calm ‘at whatever cost’ after parliament stormed, set ablaze

LA Times  

Protesters scatter as Kenya police spray a water cannon at them during a protest over proposed tax hikes in a finance bill in downtown Nairobi on Tuesday. Kenya’s president called the storming of parliament on Tuesday a national security threat and vowed that such unrest won’t happen again “at whatever cost,” after thousands of protesters against a new finance bill …

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Kenyans head over heels after trip to China
1 year ago

Kenyans head over heels after trip to China

China Daily  

Acrobats perform in the Haunted Circus show at the Sarakasi Dome arena in Nairobi, Kenya on Oct 30. XIE SONGXIN/CHINA DAILY Mathias Kavita little knew 40 years ago that a journey to China would dramatically transform his life. In 1983, Kavita heard that the Chinese embassy in conjunction with the Kenyan government was looking for children to send for acrobatics …

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Kenyans head over heels after trip to China
1 year ago

Kenyans head over heels after trip to China

China Daily  

Acrobats perform in the Haunted Circus show at the Sarakasi Dome arena in Nairobi, Kenya on Oct 30. XIE SONGXIN/CHINA DAILY Mathias Kavita little knew 40 years ago that a journey to China would dramatically transform his life. In 1983, Kavita heard that the Chinese embassy in conjunction with the Kenyan government was looking for children to send for acrobatics …

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Kenyans head over heels after trip to China
1 year ago

Kenyans head over heels after trip to China

China Daily  

Acrobatics instructor’s experiences reflect deep ties of friendship Mathias Kavita little knew 40 years ago that a journey to China would dramatically transform his life. The then-13-year-old boy from Mombasa, Kenya, knew nothing about acrobatics until he and 23 other teenagers watched a film at the Chinese embassy in Nairobi, the African nation's capital. "Before traveling to China, we underwent …

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Kenyan religious leaders urge the president to repeal a new tax law as protests surge
1 year, 5 months ago

Kenyan religious leaders urge the president to repeal a new tax law as protests surge

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya are urging President William Ruto to repeal a finance bill whose new taxes have sparked protests and police killings of civilians, warning that Kenyans face a level of hopelessness that “can easily inspire insurrection.” Friday’s statement by national religious organizations came as the main political opposition group announced the next protest …

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No limits: Campaign spending spikes ahead of Kenyan elections
2 years, 6 months ago

No limits: Campaign spending spikes ahead of Kenyan elections

Al Jazeera  

The Parliamentary Budget Office has warned that campaign spending could lead to possible inflation in the country. “The Central Bank of Kenya should therefore enhance its surveillance mechanism to ensure monetary stability with the view to containing possible inflationary pressure resulting from enhanced campaign spending.” Section head Last August, Kenyan politicians rejected a proposal by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries …

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