Protests in Kenya continue despite the bill to increase taxes being partially withdrawn.
Protests have erupted in Kenya due to the Finance Bill 2024, which suggests higher taxes including VAT on bread, mobile money taxes, and environmental levies. Amid deadly clashes, the government has backed down and pledged to initiate dialogue with the protestors. Protests have erupted in Kenya against a contentious finance bill aimed at addressing the country’s high debt levels. President Ruto’s decision to withdraw the bill marks a significant reversal and a victory for demonstrators advocating for broader political reforms. The Finance Bill 2024, initially proposed by the Kenyan government, intended to raise taxes on various essential goods and services. …