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The World Is Scrambling To Understand Kenya’s Historic Protests – This Is What Too Many Are Missing

Global UpfrontJul 3, 2024July 3, 20240

By Nanjala Nyabola, The Guardian (UK) There is as yet no resolution after an unprecedented week in Kenyan politics. What began as protests against a

Kenya’s Anger Runs Deep: Ruto Pulling The Finance Bill Is Unlikely To Satisfy Angry Young Protesters – Here’s Why

Global UpfrontJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

By Kathleen Klaus In a move that shocked observers, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government’s highly controversial finance

Protesters In Kenya Are Tired Of Double Standards, And It Will Take More Than Bullets To Stand Them Down

Global UpfrontJun 26, 2024June 26, 20240

By Yousra Elbagir, Sky News As protesters faced off against heavy-handed police in Kenya’s capital, members of parliament passed the tax bill that pushed them

Kenya’s President Calls Tax Protests ‘Hijacked’ And ‘Treasonous’ After Police Fire Live Rounds At Demonstrators As They Turn Violent

Global UpfrontJun 26, 2024June 26, 20240

Kenyan President William Ruto denounced protests on Tuesday that saw parliament stormed and at least five people shot dead as “treasonous” – but did not