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Kenyan police officers and protesters clashed as a new wave of demonstrations organized by the opposition gained momentum. The opposition called for three days of countrywide protests aimed at forcing the president to repeal a repugnant finance law, which imposed new taxes
Kenyan police officers and protesters clashed as a new wave of demonstrations organized by the opposition gained momentum. The opposition called for three days of countrywide protests aimed at forcing the president to repeal a repugnant finance law, which imposed new taxes. Ruto had vowed that no protests would take place, saying he would take opposition leader Raila Odinga head-on.
A few residents are pleading with the president to adopt a conciliatory attitude. A number of citizens do not support the protests but are concerned with the high cost of living. They insist on holding on conciliatory talks to end the impasse. Religious leaders have also called for dialogue between the government and the opposition to end the protests.
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Catholic bishops recently issued a statement reiterating the restoration of peace and urged the president to repeal the newly passed Finance Act that has agitated many Kenyans. The government has raised the price of fuel to its highest level as the government implemented a doubling of value-added tax on petroleum products to 16%. The prices have taken effect despite a court order suspending the implementation of the controversial new taxes. The International Monetary Fund this week called the law’s approval a crucial step toward reducing Kenya’s debt vulnerabilities.
