Kenya
2024 - 6 - 25Chaos in Kenya: Protests Turn Deadly Amid Tax Controversy
Finance bill - Kenya protests - Political unrest - President William Ruto - Tax proposals - Violent demonstrationsProtests in Kenya over new tax proposals lead to chaos and violence as demonstrators clash with police, resulting in tragic deaths.
In Kenya, tensions have reached a boiling point as protesters clashed with police over new tax proposals. The protests escalated when demonstrators attempted to storm the country's legislature, resulting in at least five protesters being shot dead by police. President William Ruto has vowed to crack down on the violence and maintain order in the face of increasing unrest. The controversial finance bill, which sparked the protests, has drawn widespread criticism and led to a direct confrontation between the government and its citizens.
The situation in Kenya further deteriorated as part of the parliament building was set alight during the protests, causing chaos and panic among legislators. The escalation of violence prompted the deployment of military forces to restore order. The protesters, fueled by anger over the proposed tax hikes, have shown no signs of backing down in their demands for change.
In a surprising turn of events, the protests also led to an unexpected agreement among lawmakers to drop a planned motor vehicle levy from the finance bill, a small victory for the protesters. Despite the deadly clashes and the burning of the parliament building, the demonstrations have highlighted the deep-seated frustrations and grievances of the Kenyan population.
The situation in Kenya continues to remain tense as the government faces mounting pressure to address the concerns of its citizens and find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis. The events in Nairobi serve as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the country and the urgent need for dialogue and reconciliation.
Protesters killed as thousands of Kenyans protesting new taxes ... (CBC.ca)
Police fired on demonstrators trying to storm Kenya's legislature on Tuesday and at least five protesters were shot dead, with sections of the parliament ...
Manifestation antigouvernementale au Kenya | Ruto promet de ... (La Presse)
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Kenya : au moins cinq morts dans les manifestations ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)
Selon des ONG, des balles réelles auraient été tirées contre des protestataires opposés à de nouvelles taxes prévues dans le budget du gouvernement.
What are Kenya's controversial tax proposals? (BBC News)
Protests over an unpopular finance bill have led to the deaths of at least five people in Kenya, with part of the parliament building set alight.
Kenya's president calls protests 'treasonous' after police fire live ... (CNN)
At least five people were shot dead after Kenyan police fired live rounds at demonstrators in Nairobi Tuesday as outrage swelled against a controversial ...
Kenya's parliament burns and police shoot at protesters against new ... (NPR)
Thousands of protesters against a new finance bill entered parliament in Nairobi and legislators fled, in the most direct assault on the government in ...
Le Parlement du Kenya brûle alors que les manifestants s'opposent ... (L'Écho de Maskinongé)
Le bureau du gouverneur de Nairobi, membre du parti au pouvoir, a également été brièvement incendié mardi, avec de la fumée s'échappant de sa façade blanche. Le ...
Kenya Lawmakers Agree to Drop Planned 2.5% Motor Vehicle Levy ... (BNN)
(Bloomberg) -- Kenyan police fired on anti-government protests in Nairobi, leaving at least five people dead as demonstrators stormed the National Assembly ...
Part of Kenya's parliament is on fire as thousands of protesters enter ... (CTV News)
Part of Kenya's parliament building was on fire Tuesday as thousands of protesters against a new finance bill entered and legislators fled, in the most ...
Kenya deploys military after protesters storm parliament (Financial Times)
Five dead and dozens injured as police fire on escalating anti-tax demonstrations.
Kenya's president vows order after protesters storm parliament, at ... (Globalnews.ca)
Protesters had demanded that legislators vote against a bill imposing new taxes on East Africa's economic hub, where frustrations over the high cost of ...
Le Parlement du Kenya brûle alors que les manifestants s'opposent ... (Beauce-Média)
Dimanche, M. Ruto a tenté d'apaiser les tensions croissantes de l'opinion publique autour du projet de loi de finances, se disant fier des jeunes Kenyans qui ...
Manifestation antigouvernementale au Kenya | Au moins cinq morts ... (La Presse)
Au moins cinq personnes ont été tuées mardi au Kenya, selon des ONG, lors de manifestations anti-taxes réprimées par la police et qui ont viré au chaos dans ...
Kenya : qui sont les nouveaux visages de la contestation ? - BBC ... (BBC Afrique)
Les jeunes, irrités par les taxes, ont pris d'assaut Nairobi lors d'une manifestation surprise, sans appartenance ethnique ou politique.
Anti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament, drawing police fire as ... (CTV News)
Thousands of protesters stormed Kenya's parliament Tuesday to protest tax proposals, burning part of the building, sending lawmakers fleeing and drawing ...
5 killed as Kenyan police crack down on tax protests; Parliament set ... (The Washington Post)
Amnesty Kenya said 31 people were injured, including 13 hit by live bullets. The five people killed had been treating the injured, the group said.
Video shows protesters storm parliament in Kenya | CNN (CNN)
Protesters have stormed Kenya's parliament and Nairobi City Hall is on fire as outrage builds against a controversial finance bill that has sparked ...
Kenya's Dollar Bonds Fall Victim to Protests Against Fiscal Plan ... (BNN)
(Bloomberg) -- Kenya's sovereign dollar bonds are sinking as anti-government protests threaten to derail President William Ruto's $2.3 billion plan to ...
Kenya: au moins 13 personnes tuées dans des manifestations ... (Le Journal de Montréal)
Au moins 13 personnes ont été tuées mardi au Kenya lors de la journée de manifestations antigouvernementales qui a viré au chaos.
Several shot, protesters storm Kenya's parliament after lawmakers ... (Voice of America)
Police fired live ammunition after tear gas and rubber bullets failed to disperse the thousands who had gathered to protest the tax hikes.
More than a dozen killed in Kenya protests over tax hike proposals (FRANCE 24)
At least 13 people were killed in protests on Tuesday in Kenya after police opened fire on protesters demonstrating against proposals on tax hikes aimed at ...
Mardi noir au Kenya : des morts dans l'assaut du Parlement et ... (Africanews Français)
Les images de jeunes kényans envahissant le Parlement, ont fait le tour de la planète. C'est l'étincelle qui a mis le feu aux poudres au Kenya : des jeunes ...
Manifestations au Kenya | Quelque 22 morts mardi, des ... (La Presse)
Une des figures du mouvement de contestation antigouvernementale au Kenya a appelé à manifester à nouveau jeudi de manière pacifique en mémoire des victimes ...
Amid heavy police presence, Kenya starts clearing debris after ... (CTV News)
Kenyans woke up to the acrid smell of tear gas still lingering in the capital on Wednesday, a day after protesters stormed parliament and burned part of the ...
Kenya finance bill protests: Thirteen reported killed in Nairobi (BBC News)
At least 13 protesters were killed during protests in Kenya, doctors say, and a section of parliament went up in flames as demonstrations against new tax ...
Willliam Ruto withdraws Kenya finance bill after deadly protests (BBC News)
President Ruto says Kenyans have spoken - and he "concedes" on the controversial tax hikes.
Kenya's president says he won't sign finance bill that led protesters ... (St. Paul Journal)
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday he won't sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes, a day after protesters stormed ...
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