Kenya's president won't sign finance bill that led protesters to storm Parl

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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.

The chaos on Tuesday led Kenya's government to deploy the military, and Ruto called protesters' actions treasonous.

Kenyans said the bill caused economic pain as millions struggle to get by.

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Category: BusinessFinance

Markets: IndiaKenya

Topics: Protesters Kenya's president William Ruto Parliament Finance bill

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Published On: 2024-06-26 @ 23:20:40 (2 days ago)

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