Kenya anti tax protests

The protests, the most severe crisis of Ruto’s presidency, have left over 50 dead

This decision follows a month of anti-government protests during which at least 50 people have been killed

Despite Ruto scrapping the tax increases, protests have continued, with some activists calling for the president’s resignation

At least 39 people were killed in protests, which began on June 18 over planned tax hikes

Amid public calls for his resignation, Ruto has announced plans to cut the $2.7 billion budget deficit by half and borrow the rest

Citizens questioned the rationale behind raising politicians’ salaries, including those of governors, during a financial crisis