Published 18:53 IST, August 8th 2024

Police Hurl Tear Gas at Protesters in Kenya as Cabinet Ministers are Sworn In

Protests in Kenya started on June 18 with initial calls for legislators to vote against a controversial finance bill that was proposing increased taxes amidst the high cost of living.

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Police continued to clash with protesters calling for president’s resignation in Kenyan capital on Thursday as a new Cabinet was sworn in.

protests in Nairobi were organized by activists upset with President William Ruto even after he dismissed almost all of his ministers and ded opposition members to what he called a “bro-based” government.

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Protests in Kenya started on June 18 with initial calls for legislators to vote against a controversial finance bill that was proposing increased taxes amidst high cost of living.

On June 25, protesters stormed parliament after legislators voted to pass bill.

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More than 50 people have died since protests started, according to Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

18:53 IST, August 8th 2024