The Kenyan president, William Ruto, has withdrawn a bill to raise taxes a day after violent protests erupted around the country after its approval by parliament. Ruto’s surprise decision not to sign the finance bill came after violent clashes between police and protesters at the Kenyan assembly and across the country left at least 23 people dead and scores wounded, according to medics. The climbdown will be seen as a big setback for Ruto, who came to power vowing to help Kenyans cope with rising costs but has seen much of the country, led by youth, unite in opposition to his latest attempt at reforms

Source: The Guardian June 27, 2024 05:38 UTC