Video: Kenyans Stage Protests Against Government

 Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets in various districts of the country to protest the against a proposed Finance Bill 2024. The bill(first introduced in May) which would have led to a tax hike, causes Kenyans to hit the streets of Nairobi in protest despite harassment from Kenyan police who claimed that the protesters had not been granted permission to stage their protest. The police also hurled tear gas canisters at hundreds of demonstrators on Tuesday, forcing businesses to temporarily close because of fears over looting.

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Despite the protest which has led to a face-off between Kenyan citizens and the police, Kenya’s parliament has voted to advance the Finance Bill 2024 with 204 MPs in support and 115 against. In response to the backlash regarding the bill, the Kenyan government has withdrawn some contentious provisions, like the 16% tax on bread and a 2.5% annual tax on vehicles. The protests have been majorly publicized and driven by social media, with hashtags like #OccupyParliament and #RejectFinanceBill2024 rallying support.