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Kenya President Ruto tells protestors he will implement some of their reco
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
William Ruto said that he will implement the recommendations that he can, including reducing government expenditure and offices.
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Kenyan human rights body condemns use of force amid Finance Bill 2024 prot
Updated : 1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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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Kenya's economic crisis exposes debt burden amidst increasing Chinese infl
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Kenya, known as East Africa's one of the more economically developed and politically stable countries, experienced protests where demonstrators expressed their anger against President William Ruto, demanding his resignation due to the introduction of the Finance Bill 2024, which included tax
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Kenyan President withdraws 'controversial' finance bill after deadly prote
Updated : 1 year, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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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Merck Foundation and Africa Reproductive Care Society (ARCS) Conduct 3rd W
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Nairobi [Kenya]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA Germany and Africa Reproductive Care Society (ARCS) together conducted the Third Edition of "World Infertility Awareness Summit (WIAS) 2024". The Summit was co-chaired by Senator, Dr
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More than 200 arrested in Kenya protests over proposed tax hikes
Updated : 1 year, 9 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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Graduates From All Over The World Take the World Stage as Parul University
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 17: Ushering into the world another cohort of brilliant minds from across the world, the city's Parul University, capped 588 of its International Student Graduates during the recently held Pre-Convocation Ceremony for its international students. The University celebra
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