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.
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.
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