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Kenya: 11 killed, over 500 arrested in nationwide anti-government protests
Updated : 11 months ago IST
As per CNN, security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators, primarily young Kenyans, who expressed their anger and frustration over the corruption allegations, police brutality, and reports of enforced disappearances targeting critics of the government on the 35th
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Kenyan human rights body condemns use of force amid Finance Bill 2024 prot
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The KNCHR has criticised President William Ruto for using brutal force against citizens protesting the Finance Bill 2024, which included unpopular tax hikes.
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Kenya: Fresh protests against government as protestors reject President Ru
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A section of professional bodies and civil society have rejected Kenyan President William Ruto's call for dialogue saying he knows what to do to assuage the ballooning public anger.
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39 killed, over 360 injured in anti-tax protest in Kenya: Rights Watchdog
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
At least 39 people have lost their lives in recent anti-government protests in Kenya against the new tax hike, reported Al Jazeera, citing the national rights watchdog.
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Kenyan President withdraws 'controversial' finance bill after deadly prote
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Kenya, a nation often praised for its stability, has been witnessing escalating protests over the bill, which the government introduced to rein in public debt, CNN reported.
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Kenya: Five killed, dozens injured, people march towards Parliament; as pr
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
At least five people were killed and 31 injured in protests in Kenya on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing a joint statement released by several human rights groups.
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"Exercise utmost caution": India issues advisory for nationals in Kenya am
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Indian Embassy in Kenya on Tuesday, advised the Indian nationals there to "exercise utmost caution" and avoid the areas affected by the protests and violence till the situation improves.
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Ex-US President Barack Obama's sister teargassed live on air in Kenya
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Protesting against the controversial finance bill of Kenya, Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama was teargassed live on air on Tuesday, according to CNN.
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More than 200 arrested in Kenya protests over proposed tax hikes
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Protesters wearing black T-shirts and blowing whistles and vuvuzelas marched towards the Parliament, adding to an outpouring of online anger trumpeted through hashtags and videos on TikTok.
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3 killed, ex-governor arrested for leading protest in Kenya
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a day of chaos in Kisumu, two people were shot dead at Nyawita and Kondele estates, while one of the protesters succumbed while undergoing treatment at the Migori Referral Hospital, confirmed that the man died at the casualty department.
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Kenya's Oppn chief will protest on Monday despite police ban
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Speaking at the JTM church in Embakasi, Azimio Leader Odinga told Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome that he need to stop intimidating him with threats of arrests.
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