On Thursday, June 27, the local newspapers reported on the latest state move to de-escalate political activism against the Finance Bill 2024. The StandardThe Standard reported on President William Ruto announcing the withdrawal of the unpopular Finance Bill 2024. Daily NationThe daily covered the failed interventions by the country's civilian intelligence agency to prevent the anti-finance bill protests that reached a fever pitch on Tuesday, June 25. The youths say the controversial finance bill was among the many issues bedeviling the country. Young Kenyans took to the streets to protest the Finance Bill 2024, which they condemned for its exploitative taxation measures.

Source: Daily Nation June 27, 2024 05:02 UTC