The tax hikes, integral to policy reforms under Kenya’s IMF lending program worth $3.6 billion, were withdrawn last week
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Ruto now faces the most serious threat to his two-year-old presidency
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Despite the tax bill’s withdrawal, protesters in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and other cities continued to demand Ruto’s resignation
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‘Investigations and accountability essential,’ says Volker Turk
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Amidst heightened security, including an army vehicle in Nairobi’s central business district, some protest supporters called off their demonstrations following the finance bill’s withdrawal
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Ruto announced he would not sign the finance bill that included the tax hikes, citing the strong opposition from the Kenyan public
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The protests, marked by clashes with police and widespread demonstrations, have united diverse groups under a common call for political reform
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This comes after 10 killed in Nairobi as police open fire on protesters storming parliament building
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The youth-led movement, which gained momentum online, has quickly become a significant challenge for the government
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