At least one person has been killed and more than 200 injured since protests against the finance bill swept the country earlier this month. Read: Over 200 injured, 100 arrested in Kenya tax protestsHere are some details about the tax proposals:Why the Finance Bill? A finance bill is usually presented to parliament before the start of a financial year that runs from July to June, laying out the government's fiscal plans. This is not the first time a finance bill has met with resistance from some citizens. It is also unclear whether the protests will intensify should parliament pass the bill.
Source: Daily Nation June 25, 2024 22:10 UTC