Deadly Protests in Kenya Over Tax Legislation Ignite Fire in Parliament, President Vows Stern Response
Nairobi, Kenya — Violent protests have surged in Nairobi following controversial tax reforms, resulting in at least five deaths and major damage to the parliament building on Tuesday. This upheaval marks a significant escalation in public dissent against the newly amended finance bill, which imposes steep tax hikes on essential goods. The chaos erupted shortly after the passage of the contentious legislation. A mobilized mass of demonstrators overpowered security forces, forcefully entered the parliamentary compound, …