Africa

Kenya’s President Ruto Open to Dialogue with Anti-Tax Protesters

today24 June, 2024

Background

Kenya’s President William Ruto has expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with thousands of young, peaceful anti-tax protesters following widespread demonstrations organized mainly through social media. Speaking at a church service in Nyahururu, Ruto acknowledged the youth-led nature of the protests and commended the demonstrators for their peaceful conduct, despite reports of fatalities during earlier protests in Nairobi. He pledged to foster national unity through constructive dialogue.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen