By Omar Bah
Kenya’s President William Ruto has refused to sign a highly controversial finance bill on Wednesday, June 26. This decision has led to nationwide protests, and the bill has been sent back to parliament for revision.
The police fired at crowds gathered around parliament on Tuesday, June 25, and some individuals later breached the parliament buildings. This happened shortly after lawmakers had approved tax increases aiming to generate an extra $2.7 billion.
On Wednesday, Kenyan protesters pledged to continue their demonstrations against the new tax hikes. This comes after violent clashes outside parliament and throughout the country resulted in at least 23 fatalities and numerous injuries.
According to The Star newspaper, sources within Ruto’s office have revealed that the President has proposed a series of amendments. These changes, if approved by the parliament, could significantly alter the course of the finance bill.
