The protests have been generally peaceful but have resulted in casualties, including deaths and injuries, with human rights organisations condemning the escalating use of force by authorities.
Anger over a cost-of-living crisis spiralled into nationwide rallies, with demonstrators calling for the finance bill to be scrapped. / Photo: Reuters
The Kenyan leader said he was prepared to talk to the protesters over the weekend while praising their"peaceful" action. "We are peaceful", demonstrators shouted, as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets into the crowd, according to AFP reporters. The protests have been mostly peaceful, as Ruto noted Sunday in his first public comments on the demonstrations.
At least two killed and more than 200 injured in Kenya after people take to the streets to protest against government's plan to raise taxes The tax hikes will pile further pressure on Kenyans, with well-paid jobs remaining out of reach for many young people.
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