Kenya's president rejects tax hike bill after mass protests
Kenyan President William Ruto has rejected a tax hike bill that sparked mass protests and sent it to parliament for review. The protests left 23 people dead and dozens of protesters injured.
Kenyan President William Ruto has rejected a bill that sparked mass protests across the country.
Protests against the tax hike began in June. Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets to express their discontent with the proposed measures. Clashes between protesters and police turned violent, leading to tragic consequences.
According to official figures, at least 23 people were killed in the riots, while several dozen protesters suffered various injuries. The situation in the country became critical and the protests did not subside.
In response to these events, President Ruto decided to withdraw the bill and send it to parliament for revision. He also announced his intention to engage in a constructive dialog with the youth, who made up a significant portion of the protesters. Ruto promised to cut the budget of the presidential administration to demonstrate his willingness to make changes and accommodate citizens' demands.
In this way, Ruto hopes to reduce tensions in society and find a compromise solution that will satisfy both the government and the people.
