insert_link Africa Kenyan protesters have taken to the streets in their thousands – what the law says about their rights By John Mukum Mbaku, Weber State University Across Kenya, thousands of mostly young citizens are protesting against tax proposals tabled by President William Ruto’s administration in its annual budget legislation. Using hashtags like #RejectFinanceBill2024 and #OccupyParliament, protesters have held demonstrations against the finance bill since 18 June 2024. They believe its proposals burden salaried Kenyans, entrepreneurs and consumers. They argue that it goes against […] todayJune 25, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Amushelelo accuses NamPol of rights violation Economic activist Michael Amushelelo has accused the Namibian Police of undermining the Fundamental Freedoms of the Namibian Constitution. He claims that many Namibians who wanted to register for the 'Occupation of Vacant Houses' in Otjomuise refrained from doing so due to police harassment and intimidation. Amushelelo alleges that the police presence included approximately 100 vehicles and drones. todayFebruary 13, 2024 33
