The Latest Breaking News from Kenya

‘The people have spoken’: Why did Kenya’s Ruto reject tax bill he pushed?

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

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

Kenya protests: Ruto pulling the finance bill is unlikely to satisfy angry young protesters – here’s why

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…

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2024

Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangs

Anticipation is mingling with fear across Haiti as the country welcomes the fourth major foreign intervention in its history to fight gang violence

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024

Kenyans promise more rallies as president pressured to rethink tax hikes

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26, 2024

Kenya's Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after anti-tax protest deaths

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.

France 24 · Jun 26, 2024

Kenyan Protesters Continue Demonstrations Against New Tax Hikes

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

Top News · Jun 26, 2024

Kenya’s Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after deadly protests

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

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

Kenyan police and protests: researchers on a violent, corrupt security force that’s beyond reform

Kenya’s police are being criticised for their violent response to protests over the past week against government proposals to raise US$2.7 billion in additional taxes.

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2024

Kenyan police fire blanks to disperse protesters hours after parliament breached

Authorities fired blanks to disperse protesters in Nairobi suburb overnight Wednesday, hours after protestors stormed parliament in deadly demonstrations, burning parts of the building while legislators fled, as the country grapples with controversial tax increases

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024

'Shaken To The Core': Kenya Shocked As Protests Turn Deadly

Kenya was in a state of shock Wednesday following unprecedented scenes that left parts of parliament ablaze and gutted, as protests over proposed tax hikes turned deadly, prompting President William Ruto's government to deploy the military.

International Business Times · Jun 26, 2024