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  1. Kenya Protests: President Ruto Denies Responsibility Amid Deadly Clashes

    Africa Kenya Protests: President Ruto Denies Responsibility Amid Deadly Clashes

    President Ruto faces scrutiny as Nairobi protests turn deadly over tax hikes, sparking public outcry and promises of investigations into fatalities amid political turmoil in Kenya. In Nairobi, Kenya, hundreds gathered to commemorate the victims of recent anti-government protests sparked by...
  2. Nigerian Ex-Senator Pokes Fun at Lawmakers' Fitness After Kenyan Parliament Drama

    Nigeria Nigerian Ex-Senator Pokes Fun at Lawmakers' Fitness After Kenyan Parliament Drama

    Former senator Shehu Sani humorously comments on Nigerian lawmakers' fitness levels following the Kenyan parliament incident. Sani suggests Senate President Akpabio and Ahmad Lawan might struggle to flee protesters like Kenyan MPs did. In a lighthearted jab at Nigerian political figures...
  3. Nigerian Singer Simi Speaks Out in Support of Kenya's Anti-Tax Demonstrations

    Nigeria Nigerian Singer Simi Speaks Out in Support of Kenya's Anti-Tax Demonstrations

    Nigerian singer Simi shows solidarity with Kenyan protesters amid clashes over tax hikes, emphasizing the fight for rights and freedoms. Her posts on social media resonate widely, calling for African leaders to prioritize people's well-being and envision a future free from oppression. Nigerian...
  4. RejectFinanceBill2024: Deaths Reported as Ruto's Crackdown on Protests Intensifies

    Africa RejectFinanceBill2024: Deaths Reported as Ruto's Crackdown on Protests Intensifies

    Kenya's President Ruto deploys military amid anti-tax protests after parliament breach, sparking clashes and calls for his resignation. In a dramatic escalation of tensions, President William Ruto of Kenya has ordered the deployment of military forces to suppress anti-tax protesters who stormed...
  5. Amnesty Raises Alarm: Kenyan Activists Disappear on Eve of Anti-Tax Demonstrations

    Africa Amnesty Raises Alarm: Kenyan Activists Disappear on Eve of Anti-Tax Demonstrations

    Amnesty International reports to CNN that at least 12 prominent Kenyan social media users have been allegedly abducted ahead of planned protests against over-taxation. The incidents, described as nighttime abductions, have raised concerns about freedom of expression and the right to peaceful...
  6. Kenya's Youth-Led Protests Force Government to Reconsider Economic Policies

    Africa Kenya's Youth-Led Protests Force Government to Reconsider Economic Policies

    Kenya's President Ruto offers dialogue with young protesters demonstrating against tax hikes. Protests organized on social media caught the government off-guard. Some tax increases rolled back, but concerns over new proposals remain. Ruto faces a balancing act between fiscal responsibilities and...
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