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Western pressure likely made Ruto backtrack after deadly violence, but his credibility has been badly hit, say analysts.

In a move that shocked observers, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government’s highly controversial finance bill. This followed two days in which tens of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets in nationwide rallies against the proposals contained in the country’s…

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Kenyan President Ruto's decision not to sign the Finance Bill 2024 following protests and fatalities highlights the delicate balance between fiscal policie...

Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would "be withdrawn" following massive protests in which at least 20 people died. But protesters say they will keep up the pressure to have the bill scrapped.

Kenyan President Ruto's refusal to sign the finance bill marks a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape, potentially easing tensions and pavin...

‘I concede’ said William Ruto following protests that left at least 23 people dead and many more wounded

Kenyan protest leaders on Wednesday vowed to carry on marches against controversial tax hikes, a day after 13 people were killed when police opened fire on the youth-led crowds who stormed the parliament.

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday said he would withdraw planned tax rises, bowing to pressure after deadly demonstations saw protesters storming parliament and threatening more action this week.

Kenyan protesters persist in demanding political reform amidst violent clashes over tax increases, challenging President Ruto's administration.

President William Ruto says he rejects a finance bill that contained a series of tax hikes after nationwide protests.