(Photo courtesy: KDF officers are received with jubilation by demonstrators along Moi Avenue during demonstrations called after a nationwide deadly protest against a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill left over 20 dead in downtown Nairobi, on June 27, 2024.)
KDF officers were met with jubilation by demonstrators on Moi Avenue, following a deadly nationwide protest against the now-withdrawn Finance Bill, which left over 20 dead in downtown Nairobi on June 27, 2024.
Nairobi's downtown resembled a war zone as military personnel met protesters. As armored personnel carriers rolled in, cheers erupted, with the crowd chanting "Ruto must go" and "jeshi yetu."
The city experienced severe disruptions as clashes continued between protesters and security forces. The demonstrators, emboldened by the military presence, voiced their displeasure with President William Ruto's administration.
The ongoing unrest reflects deep public dissatisfaction with the proposed tax reforms and broader governance issues. The Finance Bill's withdrawal hasn't quelled the protests, which have grown into a larger movement demanding significant political change.
As the government grapples with these challenges, the country's stability hangs in the balance.
Source.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001497973/echoes-of-fallout-as-ruto-dp-fail-to-present-one-front-over-tax-protests.