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Africa’s high cost of borrowing creates a vicious cycle of higher taxes, social unrest and limited investment in the just energy transition. Kenya’s #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests were indicative of this trend. (Photo by LUIS TATO/AFP via Getty Images)
REJECTFINANCEBILL2024

Kenyans protest detested finance bill amid calls for economic justice

Citizens unite globally against tax hikes, urging economic integrity and political accountability

  • Akofa Bruce
7 min read
Anger: Police officers use tear gas and clubs to disperse demonstrators taking part in protests against proposed tax hikes. In response to the violence the president withdrew the finance bill. Photos: Boniface Muthoni/Getty Images
AFRICA

Under-fire Kenya govt to review state salary hikes

Peaceful marches mostly led by Gen-Z youth against tax hikes, which have since been scrapped, turned violent, with dozens injured or killed in clashes with the police

  • Tanya Willmer
4 min read
Kenya’s President William Ruto. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
AFRICA

Kenya’s Ruto pulls finance bill after protest deaths

Many citizens are angry with the government as they grapple with a rising cost of living

  • Afp
4 min read