Tax

Tax Protests Turn Deadly in Kenya as Police Fire Live Ammunition at Demonstrators

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Nairobi, Kenya – Thousands of protesters in Kenya’s capital faced violent clashes with police as they rallied against proposed tax increases on Tuesday. Amnesty International reported that at least five people were killed and 31 others were injured, with 52 arrests made during the confrontations. Amidst the chaos, images and videos circulated online showing protesters … Read more

Protests in Kenya Turn Deadly as Demonstrators Clash Over Tax Proposals

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Nairobi, Kenya – Violent clashes erupted in Kenya over contentious tax proposals, leading to multiple deaths and setting part of the parliament building on fire. The demonstrations, fueled by public outrage against the newly amended finance bill with unpopular tax increases, intensified as protesters breached police lines and stormed the parliament building in Nairobi. President … Read more