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Kenya’s police chief resigns after deadly anti-tax protests
Kenya’s police chief Japhet Koome has resigned, following weeks of violent protests against proposed tax hikes in which more than…
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Kenya’s President Ruto sacks entire Cabinet
Kenya’s President William Ruto has fired all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General Justin Muturi in response to youth-led anti-government protests.…
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Kenya president orders withdrawal of salary increment for ministers, MPs after public anger
Proposed pay rises for members of Kenya’s cabinet and parliament will not happen after President William Ruto ordered a review…
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More than 270 people arrested in antigovernment rallies in Kenya
Kenyan police have arrested more than 270 people who they said were masquerading as protesters and suspected of going on…
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Tear gas fired at anti-government protesters in Kenya
Kenyan police have fired tear gas in the capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasa to disperse anti-government protests.…
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Kenya to borrow more after new taxes withdrawn – President
Kenya’s President William Ruto says the country will have to borrow more to keep the government running following the rejection…
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Kenya and Tanzania among 10 states receiving half of aid money to Africa
Kenya and Tanzania are among Africa’s largest recipients of aid money from rich countries and international organisations, reflecting their reliance…
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Over 200 injured, 100 arrested in Kenya tax protests-rights groups
At least 200 people were injured and more than 100 arrested across Kenya in Thursday’s nationwide protests against government plans…
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Kenya police use tear gas, water cannon as hundreds protest over tax hikes
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse protesters gathering near parliament in the capital…
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Kenya budgets $117 million for its digital ID and digital government projects
The Kenya government has budgeted 15.13 Billion Shillings ($117 Million) to help with the rollout of the Maisha Namba Digital…
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