Kenya’s parliament ignited fresh tensions on Tuesday by approving a controversial finance bill, sparking massive protests across major cities like Nairobi and Mombasa. Thousands marched under banners reading #RejectTheBill, protesting new taxes on essentials like fuel and mobile money transfers. 📢👥
The bill, now headed for a final vote, aims to boost state revenue but has drawn fury for potentially hiking living costs. \"This is a betrayal of working-class Kenyans,\" shouted one protester, as youth-led crowds chanted demands for economic fairness. 📉💸
Protesters clashed with police in some areas, while lawmakers debated late into the night. Analysts warn the unrest could escalate, calling it \"a defining moment for Kenya’s democracy.\" Stay tuned as we track this fast-moving story. 🚨🇰🇪
