By REUTERS More by this AuthorKenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday as a nationwide demonstration against proposed tax hikes got underway. Although the protesters in Nairobi were almost entirely peaceful, according to Reuters reporters and human rights organisations, police repeatedly fired tear gas and water cannon. In remarks on Sunday, Ruto praised the protesters, saying they had been peaceful, and that the government would engage with them on the way forward. While protesters initially focused on the finance bill, their demands have broadened, with many chanting on Thursday: "Ruto must go!" But that has not been enough to satisfy protesters, who want the entire bill scrapped.

Source: Daily Nation June 25, 2024 07:47 UTC