Youth-Led Demonstrations Escalate Despite Tax Law Reversal
Kenya’s streets have become battlegrounds as anti-tax protests enter their fourth week, with the death toll reaching 50 and over 413 injured according to government reports Tuesday. What started as opposition to unpopular tax hikes has evolved into a broader movement demanding President William Ruto’s resignation – even after he scrapped the controversial finance bill and dismissed most ministers.
From Policy Debate to Political Crisis 💔
Ruto’s administration faces mounting pressure as protesters chant “Ruto Must Go!” during clashes with police in Nairobi and other cities. A Reuters eyewitness reported at least one fatality during Tuesday’s demonstrations, with tear gas and water cannons deployed against crowds.
Generation Z Takes Center Stage 📢
The movement, initially organized online by young Kenyans frustrated with economic inequality, has become the most significant challenge to Ruto’s two-year presidency. Analysts suggest the protests reflect deeper discontent about governance and living costs in East Africa’s economic hub.
