Protests in Kenya, sparked by a controversial tax hike, have subsided after President William Ruto reversed the law following days of violent clashes. However, the unrest has left a trail of death and injury, prompting international condemnation and raising concerns about the future of the country’s political stability.
Kenya’s President William Ruto, who came to power promising economic relief, has faced violent protests over his proposed tax reforms aimed at tackling the country’s ballooning debt, primarily owed to China. The reforms, which included hikes on digital payments, bread, and cooking oil, triggered widespread outrage, particularly among youth, who have taken to the streets in frustration. Facing mounting pressure and the death of 23 protesters, Ruto has withdrawn the bill, leaving the government in a scramble to find alternative financing solutions.
Kenya is on the brink of a nationwide strike as youth-led protests against proposed tax hikes intensify. The demonstrations, sparked by the government’s plan to increase taxes, have surprised President William Ruto’s administration. The protests have been largely peaceful but have led to deaths and injuries, prompting calls for accountability from authorities. The government has partially backtracked on the tax increases, but plans to implement others, leading to concerns about further economic hardship for Kenyans.
