Kenyan police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at protesters after Ruto urges talks

Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters Thursday in Nairobi where groups of demonstrators rallied despite President William Ruto's decision on Wednesday to withdraw a controversial finance bill. Aimed at raising taxes to help relieve the country's debt burdens, the bill sparked mass protests which saw police open fire on demonstrators, killing more than 20 people.

Jun 27, 2024 - 16:00
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Kenyan police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at protesters after Ruto urges talks
Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters Thursday in Nairobi where groups of demonstrators rallied despite President William Ruto's decision on Wednesday to withdraw a controversial finance bill. Aimed at raising taxes to help relieve the country's debt burdens, the bill sparked mass protests which saw police open fire on demonstrators, killing more than 20 people.