Kenya faces national crisis as protests turn violent over tax hikes

Kenya faces national crisis as protests turn violent over tax hikes

In a dramatic escalation of civil unrest, Kenya’s capital witnessed severe violence as protesters clashed with police over controversial tax hike proposals. The turmoil, which culminated in the ransacking and partial burning of parliament, resulted in at least five confirmed deaths, with local reports suggesting numbers could be higher. President William Ruto, addressing the nation […]