Ruto’s moment of decision | Protests
In Kenyan political mythology, 1982 was the year it all went wrong. In that year, a failed military coup transformed the previously genteel ruler Daniel…
Kenya police chief resigns after criticism over protest crackdown | Protests News
Inspector-General of Police Japhet Koome resigns a day after President William Ruto dismissed almost his entire cabinet.Kenya’s police chief has resigned after criticism of officers’…
Kenya’s Ruto fires majority of cabinet amid simmering discontent | Politics
NewsFeedKenyan President William Ruto fired the majority of his cabinet as the government struggles with discontent over a cost-of-living crisis and the country’s debt.Published On…
Kenya’s Ruto dismisses almost entire cabinet after nationwide protests | Protests News
The president’s decision comes after weeks of protests forced him to abandon proposed tax hikes.Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the dismissal of almost his…
How Kenya’s protesters faced death to hold their leaders to account | Protests
When Kenya’s Gen Z came out onto the streets of Nairobi, they hoped the government would listen to them. Instead, the police responded with tear…
Concert in Kenya to pay tribute to those killed in tax hike protests | Protests News
At least 39 people have been killed in demonstrations that started last month over planned tax hikes.Hundreds of Kenyans have attended a concert in the…
What do the IMF and foreign debt have to do with Kenya’s current crisis? | Business and Economy News
Weeks since protests began, determined Kenyans continue going out to voice their frustrations with the government. But when demonstrators first took to the streets in…
How young Kenyans are calling for change | Politics
We explore what made Kenyans get up from behind their screens and out into the streets to rise up against the political elite. Images of…
Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues | Protests News
Protesters condemn police brutality amid deadly demonstrations over withdrawn tax bill, call for president to resign. Police have fired tear gas and water cannon at…
Tax hike protests in Kenya killed at least 39 people, says rights watchdog | Protests News
Toll is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government as activists gear up for new round of protests this week. At least 39…
Week in pictures: From deadly protests in Kenya to elections in France
A roundup of some of last week’s events. Source link
Indonesian band takes stand for Taiwan’s migrant workers | Labour Rights News
Kaohsiung, Taiwan – Surrounded by his fellow band members, Rudi takes the stage in Taiwan’s southern port city of Kaohsiung. As he looks out over…
Kenya protests simmer after deadly week of demonstrations | Protests News
Hundreds gathered for the funeral of a teenage demonstrator killed during Kenya’s antigovernment protests as the death toll from days of unrest rose to 27.…
Funerals begin for demonstrators as protests continue in Kenya | Protests
NewsFeedCrowds of Kenyans are gathering for funerals and continued protest across the country. At least 27 people were killed in violent demonstrations that started over…
Protests, clashes resume in Kenya as military deployed | Politics
NewsFeedAnti-tax protests have turned anti-government in Kenya, with young people dissatisfied with the current economic situation and the government’s deadly response to protests earlier in…
‘The people have spoken’: Why did Kenya’s Ruto reject tax bill he pushed? | Protests News
Kenya’s President William Ruto on Wednesday evening rolled back controversial tax reforms that he had championed in the face of public opposition, after mass protests…
Kenya’s president withdraws finance bill after deadly unrest | Tax
NewsFeedKenya’s President William Ruto said he “concedes” and will not sign the controversial finance bill that sparked nationwide deadly unrest.Published On 26 Jun 202426 Jun…
Why young people are protesting finance bill in Kenya | Protests
NewsFeedDeadly protests have gripped Kenya where demonstrators are demanding the removal of new tax hikes. Here’s a quick look at what’s caused the unrest.Published On…
Kenya tax protests turn deadly with parliament storming, police gunfire | Politics
NewsFeedProtests against a bill that would raise taxes turned deadly in Kenya as police fired on demonstrators trying to storm the legislature in Nairobi. The…
Kenya’s Ruto says anti-tax protests “highjacked by organised criminals” | Protests
NewsFeedKenya’s President William Ruto says “legitimate” protests against proposed tax increases were infiltrated and hijacked by “organized criminals” and that security of the nation remains…