The rallies began in Nairobi on Tuesday before spreading nationwide, with protesters calling for a national strike on June 25.
Protesters react as Kenyan Police officers fire tear gas canisters during a demonstration against tax hikes as members of the Parliament vote the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairoibi, on June 20, 2024. Kenya’s President William Ruto said he was ready for “a conversation” with thousands of young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations this week to oppose proposed tax increases, a presidency official said Sunday.
“Our young people have stepped forward to engage on the affairs of their country. They’ve done their democratic duty, to stand and be recognised. I’m proud of them,” Ruto said in quotes shared by presidency spokesman Hussein Mohamed on X, formerly Twitter. A protester reacts as Kenyan Police officers spray water to disperse the crowd during a demonstration against tax hikes as members of the Parliament vote the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairoibi, on June 20, 2024.
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