Kenya: Ruto bows to pressure, backs down on tax hikes after deadly unrest

After days of deadly unrest that claimed at least 23 lives, Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday backdown on planned tax hikes. He has decided not to go ahead with the new taxes despite parliament approving them on Tuesday. The passage of the tax bills on Tuesday sparked anger as protesters stormed parliament, triggering demonstrations … Continue reading Kenya: Ruto bows to pressure, backs down on tax hikes after deadly unrest