After the tabling of Finance Bill 2024 in Parliament, protests and unrest have rocked Nairobi and other counties – many Kenyans want nothing to do with the government plan to raise nearly $2.7 billion in additional taxes. Findings from the social justice groups which have been monitoring the Finance Bill protests across Kenya have raised concerns about continued violence during the demonstrations that have descended into days of unrest for the better part of this week, with reports of shootings and other injuries, all totalling over 200, caused by police. > Police Kill 2 Robbery Suspects in Homa Bay“Live shootings were confirmed with the recovery of spent cartridges,” their joint statement reads. The new data highlights the danger of the presence of guns during politically charged protests and raises concerns about continued violence during such constitutionally allowable peaceful demonstrations. > Inside Ruto’s Multi-Billion Helicopter Business

Source: Daily Nation June 21, 2024 10:22 UTC