Kenyan Protesters Demand President Ruto’s Ouster Following Tax Bill Repeal
Protesters in Kenya are furious over the government’s economic policies
In Nairobi, Kenya’s heart, police unleashed tear gas and rubber bullets to clear crowds protesting a contentious bill. The bill threatened to hike taxes on essentials.
On Thursday, masses hit the streets, demanding President William Ruto’s ouster. This came a day after he bowed to youth protesters, retracting the widely despised tax proposal.
As marchers pressed toward Nairobi’s core, soldiers framed the scene, while anti-riot police barricaded all…