Police fired tear gas to disperse antigovernment protesters in Nairobi and other cities demanding President William Ruto resign. Protests arose due to frustration over stagnant wages and corruption, surpassing tax hike grievances.
Kenyan activists, unsatisfied with President Ruto axing planned tax hikes, vow total shutdown. Protests escalated into violence, resulting in casualties with police accused of excessive force and human rights violations.
Ruto's efforts to ease unrest by scrapping tax hikes and dismissing his cabinet failed. Activists persist with demands for his resignation, fueled by economic grievances and allegations of worsening corruption.
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