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Concert in Kenya to pay tribute to those killed in tax hike protests
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Concert in Kenya to pay tribute to those killed in tax hike protests

Al Jazeera  

At least 39 people have been killed in demonstrations that started last month over planned tax hikes. Hundreds of Kenyans have attended a concert in the capital Nairobi, chanting slogans and dancing to commemorate dozens of people killed in recent anti-government protests. At least 39 people were killed in the demonstrations that started on June 18, as protesters pushed for …

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Kenya’s president apologizes for arrogant officials and promises to act against police brutality
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kenya’s president apologizes for arrogant officials and promises to act against police brutality

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s President William Ruto on Friday apologized for the “arrogance and show of opulence” by legislators and ministers from the ruling party and promised action against “rogue” police officers who shot at unarmed civilians during deadly protests and the storming of parliament over plans to hike taxes. Ruto, referring to what he called arrogant statements made by …

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Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues

Al Jazeera  

Police have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters across Kenya as demonstrations against a controversial finance bill continue, even after the president said he would not sign it. Reporting from Nairobi, Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi said there had been a “running battle” between police and protesters in the city. “That was the theme of today: The protesters say …

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Tax hike protests in Kenya killed at least 39 people, says rights watchdog
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tax hike protests in Kenya killed at least 39 people, says rights watchdog

Al Jazeera  

Toll is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government as activists gear up for new round of protests this week. At least 39 people have been killed in recent anti-government protests in Kenya, says the national rights watchdog, as activists gear up for a new round of protests this week. In a televised interview on Sunday, Ruto said …

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Kenya protesters call for President Ruto’s removal after tax bill dropped
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kenya protesters call for President Ruto’s removal after tax bill dropped

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrations continue across Kenya despite the government’s dramatic U-turn on legislation that would have raised taxes. Hundreds of people on Thursday took to the streets to call for President William Ruto’s removal, a day after he caved into young protesters’ demands to withdraw the deeply unpopular tax hike bill. As protesters headed to Nairobi’s central business district, soldiers were deployed …

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Kenya reinstates fuel subsidy after months of violent protests
1 year, 4 months ago

Kenya reinstates fuel subsidy after months of violent protests

Al Jazeera  

Kenya has reinstated a small subsidy to stabilise retail fuel prices for the next 30 days, the energy regulator says, in a reversal of government policy after public anger over the high cost of living. After taking office in September, President William Ruto removed fuel and maize flour subsidies put in place by his predecessor, saying he preferred subsidising production …

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Kenya opposition protests pause for talks: All you need to know
1 year, 8 months ago

Kenya opposition protests pause for talks: All you need to know

Al Jazeera  

Two weeks of protests against the high cost of living and alleged electoral rigging have been paused for bipartisan dialogue. Nairobi, Kenya – On Sunday evening, Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga suspended biweekly nationwide protests over soaring living costs and the alleged rigging of the 2022 presidential election, to allow for dialogue with the government. Thousands of Kenyans heeded the …

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Kenya drops charges against opposition lawmakers over protests
1 year, 8 months ago

Kenya drops charges against opposition lawmakers over protests

Al Jazeera  

Charges withdrawn after opposition leader Raila Odinga calls off Monday’s demonstration and agrees to talks with government. Kenya’s top prosecutor has dropped charges against four lawmakers over anti-government protests, a day after the opposition leader suspended the demonstrations, their lawyer says. Ruto, who inherited a huge foreign debt and has scrapped fuel subsidies, said last week that the protests were …

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Kenya’s Raila Odinga suspends anti-government protests
1 year, 8 months ago

Kenya’s Raila Odinga suspends anti-government protests

Al Jazeera  

Move comes after President William Ruto called for dialogue to work through opposition’s concerns about the electoral process. Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has called off anti-government protests scheduled for Monday, saying he was ready for negotiations following an appeal from President William Ruto. The opposition leader, who has disputed Ruto’s victory in 2022, said he saw the president’s statement …

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Kenyan opposition leader Odinga says protests on despite police ban
1 year, 8 months ago

Kenyan opposition leader Odinga says protests on despite police ban

Al Jazeera  

Odinga has called for indefinite twice-weekly protests, citing the high cost of living and accusing President Ruto of electoral malpractice. Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga says protests against President William Ruto’s government over the high cost of living would go ahead as scheduled despite a police ban. In a Twitter post, Odinga called for protests on Monday and Thursday, hours …

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Student killed, 200 people arrested in Kenya protests – police
1 year, 9 months ago

Student killed, 200 people arrested in Kenya protests – police

Al Jazeera  

The protests are the first major outbreak of political violence in Kenya since Ruto became president in August 2022, a victory disputed by rival Odinga. A university student in Kenya was killed and more than 200 people arrested in nationwide protests against President William Ruto’s government over high living costs on Monday, police said. The person killed, a student at …

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Kenyan police fire tear gas, arrest opposition figures at protest
1 year, 9 months ago

Kenyan police fire tear gas, arrest opposition figures at protest

Al Jazeera  

The nationwide protests are against the rising cost of living in Kenya and the election victory of President William Ruto. The Kenyan police have used tear gas and arrested several senior opposition politicians as hundreds of people protested against President William Ruto, the high cost of living and claims of cheating in last year’s election. Veteran political figure Raila Odinga, …

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