Vietnam.vn - Nền tảng quảng bá Việt Nam

Kenya scraps tax hike bill after violent protests

Công LuậnCông Luận27/06/2024


In a televised address on Wednesday (June 26), President Ruto said he had listened to the wishes of the Kenyan people and decided not to sign the bill.

Kenyan president repeals tax hike bill after violent protests picture 1

Mr Ruto's decision comes a day after deadly protests erupted in Kenya. Photo: Tony Karumba/AFP/Getty

“Having reflected on the debates on the content of the 2024 Finance Bill, and having listened carefully to the voices of Kenyans who have made it clear that they do not want to be associated with this 2024 Finance Bill, I concede, and therefore I will not sign the 2024 Finance Bill,” Mr Ruto said.

Protesters in Kenya said they would continue their “Million Man March” on Thursday despite Mr Ruto accepting their main demand to scrap the bill.

The 2024 Finance Bill was introduced to raise taxes and control public debt, but has been met with opposition due to rising living costs. Government concessions have not been enough to calm the protests.

On Tuesday, protests turned violent as security forces fired tear gas and live ammunition at protesters. In Nairobi, government buildings were set on fire. Police were accused of shooting and killing unarmed protesters. The Kenya Police Reform Group (PRWG) said 23 people were killed.

Cao Phong (according to CNN)



Source: https://www.congluan.vn/tong-thong-kenya-huy-bo-du-luat-tang-thue-sau-cac-cuoc-bieu-tinh-bao-luc-post301075.html

Comment (0)

No data
No data

Same tag

Same category

Spectacular start of Vietnamese film market in 2025
Phan Dinh Tung releases new song before concert 'Anh trai vu ngan cong gai'
Hue National Tourism Year - 2025 with the theme "Hue - Ancient Capital - New Opportunities"
Army determined to practice parade 'most evenly, best, most beautiful'

Same author

Heritage

Figure

Business

No videos available

News

Political System

Local

Product