Published 06/26/2024 2:02:00 p.m.

Kenyan President Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill following violent protests

Kenyan President William Ruto announced he will not sign a contentious finance bill, amidst mass protests resulting in 23 deaths.
Ruto yielded to public outcry against the 2024 finance bill, stating, "I will not sign the 2024 finance bill."
After protests turned violent, Ruto acknowledged the people's dissatisfaction, leading to loss of life and property damage, prompting his decision not to sign the bill.

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BBC News

Willliam Ruto withdraws Kenya finance bill after deadly protests

President Ruto says Kenyans have spoken - and he "concedes" on the controversial tax hikes.

06/26/2024 4:42:54 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Kenya’s president withdraws finance bill that prompted deadly protests

Kenyan President William Ruto says he won’t sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead

06/26/2024 3:48:58 p.m.·India

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The Independent

Protesters enter Kenya’s parliament amid deadly clashes with police

Thousands of protesters opposing a new finance bill entered Kenya's parliament on Tuesday, 25 June, amid deadly clashes with police. At least three bodies were seen by journalists outside the complex where police had opened fire. Demonstrations were held to demand that legislators vote against the bill imposing new taxes in the country where frustrations over the cost of living have simmered for years. The Kenya Medical Association and other gro…

06/25/2024 9:41:07 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Kenya's president says he won't sign finance bill that led protesters to storm parliament

Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday he won't sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes, a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead. It was the biggest assault on Kenya’s government in decades.

06/26/2024 12:50:38 p.m.·Canada

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CBC News

Kenyan president withdraws tax hikes after nationwide protests kill 23

Kenya's president says he will withdraw planned tax rises, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament, launched demonstrations across the country and threatened more action this week.

06/26/2024 1:17:51 p.m.·Canada

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Reuters

Kenya's Ruto rejects tax bill, returns it to parliament, local media reports

Kenya's President William Ruto on Wednesday declined to sign a highly contentious finance bill that has sparked nationwide deadly protests, and has sent it back to parliament for amendments, Kenya's Star newspaper and KTN News reported.

06/26/2024 1:16:11 p.m.·United Kingdom

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