insert_link Africa Police Open Fire on Protesters in Kenya; At Least Five Dead, Parliament Set Ablaze Police in Kenya opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm the legislature, resulting in at least five deaths and dozens of injuries. Reuters says protesters, reacting to legislation that raises taxes, overwhelmed the police and set parts of the parliament building on fire. Citizen TV reported that some protesters managed to enter the Senate chamber earlier in the day. todayJune 26, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Kenya’s President Ruto Open to Dialogue with Anti-Tax Protesters 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. todayJune 24, 2024 14