What next after Kenya withdraws finance bill amid protests?
President William Ruto addressing the nation at State House Nairobi, Kenya where he announced the government’s plan to withdraw the contentious Finance Bill 2024 on June 26, 2024. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU | NMG
Kenyan protesters vowed on Thursday to keep up their demonstrations against President William Ruto's government despite his pledge to withdraw proposed tax hikes that prompted a week of deadly unrest.
He backed down on fiscal measures that the government had said were needed to fix the nation's creaking finances. Many activists say they now want more, including a complete overhaul of the government and Ruto's resignation.
