Kenyans hold concert to honor protest victims
The demonstrations, which began on June 18, resulted in at least 39 deaths as protesters demanded the cancellation of planned tax hikes
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Kenyan Ruto announces new borrowing plans and spending cuts
President William Ruto of Kenya has announced new borrowing plans and significant spending cuts after protests against tax hikes that resulted in 39 deaths and widespread unrest in the country.
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Kenya’s Ruto engages in historic X Spaces debate with protesters
The session, dubbed #EngageThePresident, aims to provide young people a direct line to the president
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Kenyans relieved after protests, government remains jittery
Sigh of relief seen in streets and main roads of Nairobi, where people flocked to main markets to purchase daily necessities
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Kenya names central bank economist head of debt management
Earlier this year, Kenya’s financial stability drew attention amidst concerns over potential default on a $2 billion international bond
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Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent
Interior Minister Kithure Kindike blamed the violence on “hordes of marauding criminal gangs” and accused some of trying to “politicize crime”
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Kenya vows to end violence and looting ‘at any cost’
Authorities pledge to restore order amid ongoing civil unrest, escalating violence, extensive property damage
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Kenyan riot police clash with protesters in anti-tax protests
The government has called for calm, with State House communications director Gerald Bitok urging peace and patriotism
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Kenya anti-tax protests leave 39 dead, 361 injured: watchdog
Announcement comes as Kenyans prepare for another round of demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday
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Hundreds pay tribute to fallen protesters in Kenya’s capital
Kenyans peacefully marched in Nairobi to mourn victims of deadly protests against a tax hike bill.
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