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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Ammu KANNAMPILLY

Kenya Police Chief Quits After Deadly Protests

Ruto has been scrambling to contain the fallout of deadly protests against proposed tax hikes (Credit: AFP)

Kenya's police chief has resigned following sharp criticism after anti-government protests left dozens of people dead, the presidency said Friday, the latest head to roll over the unrest.

The move came a day after President William Ruto sacked almost his entire cabinet, seeking to contain widespread public anger against his government after largely peaceful demonstrations over proposed tax hikes descended into deadly mayhem.

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