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President William Samuel Ruto of Kenya Addresses the United Nations General Assembly

President William Samuel Ruto of Kenya addresses the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA on 24 September, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President William Samuel Ruto of Kenya Addresses the United Nations General Assembly

President William Samuel Ruto of Kenya addresses the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA on 24 September, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President William Samuel Ruto of Kenya Addresses the United Nations General Assembly

President William Samuel Ruto of Kenya addresses the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA on 24 September, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President William Samuel Ruto of Kenya Addresses the United Nations General Assembly

President William Samuel Ruto of Kenya addresses the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA on 24 September, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration for the 62nd Anniversary of Kenya's Independence - Nairobi

Kenyan President William Ruto delivers a speech at a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday. Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. Photo by Yang Guang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration for the 62nd Anniversary of Kenya's Independence - Nairobi

Kenyan President William Ruto inspects the guard of honor during a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday. Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. Photo by Yang Guang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration for the 62nd Anniversary of Kenya's Independence - Nairobi

Kenyan President William Ruto waves to the crowd at a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday. Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former PM Raila Odinga State Funeral - Nairobi

Kenyan President William Ruto speaks at the Nyayo National Stadium during the state funeral for the late Prime Minster Raila Odinga in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct.17, 2025. Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died Wednesday from a heart attack at a hospital in India, the presidency confirmed. Photo by Fred Mutune/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Leaders At UNGA80 - NYC

Kenyan President William Ruto delivers a speech during the General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, September 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kenyan president in Japan

Kenyan President William Ruto gives an interview in Yokohama on Aug. 22, 2025.

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Japan-Kenya talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (far L) holds talks with Kenyan President William Ruto (2nd from R) in Yokohama near Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2025, on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

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Japan-Kenya talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) shakes hands with Kenyan President William Ruto ahead of their talks in Yokohama near Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2025, on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

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Kenyan president in Beijing

Kenyan President William Ruto (R) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 24, 2025.

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Kenyan president in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Kenyan President William Ruto at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 24, 2025.

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Kenyan president in Beijing

Kenyan President William Ruto (R) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 24, 2025.

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Kenyan president in Beijing

Kenyan President William Ruto (R) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 24, 2025.

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Xi Jinping Receives William Ruto - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2025. Xi held talks with Ruto, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo by Li Xueren/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping Receives William Ruto - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Kenyan President William Ruto at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2025. Xi held talks with Ruto, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo by Zhang Ling.Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping Receives William Ruto - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Kenyan President William Ruto, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2025. Photo Yue Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping Receives William Ruto - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Kenyan President William Ruto at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2025. Xi held talks with Ruto, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo by Zhang Ling.Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping Receives William Ruto - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Kenyan President William Ruto at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2025. Xi held talks with Ruto, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo Yue Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping Receives William Ruto - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Kenyan President William Ruto at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2025. Xi held talks with Ruto, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo Yue Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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79th UN General Assembly - NYC

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks with President of Kenya William Ruto as they attend the opening of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-PRESIDENT-ALL CABINET SECRETARIES-DISMISS

(240711) -- NAIROBI, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 11, 2024 shows Kenyan President William Ruto delivering a speech in Nairobi, capital of Kenya. Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday dismissed all cabinet secretaries except the deputy president and the prime cabinet secretary who is also the cabinet secretary for foreign and diaspora affairs. (Photo by Joy Nabukews/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-PRESIDENT-ALL CABINET SECRETARIES-DISMISS

(240711) -- NAIROBI, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 11, 2024 shows Kenyan President William Ruto delivering a speech on TV. Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday dismissed all cabinet secretaries except the deputy president and the prime cabinet secretary who is also the cabinet secretary for foreign and diaspora affairs. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Dong Jianghui)

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Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed

STORY: Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kenyan President addressing the nation 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the Kenyan President addressing the nation 4. various of protests STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto termed Tuesday's street protests in the East African nation as treasonous, noting that his government will soon provide an expeditious response to the situation. In his televised address to the nation, Ruto said the government has mobilized all its resources to ensure the situation does not occur again "at whatever cost." He directed security organs to use all means possible to thwart any threats to the country's national security. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "It is possible that the criminals who reigned terror on innocent people and attempted to challenge our l

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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Kenya: 5 Killed As Anti-Tax Protests Escalate In Nairobi

At least 5 protesters were shot dead by police in Nairobi as protests against new tax proposals that include several tax rises escalated on Tuesday, June 25. Some angry protesters stormed the parliament in the capital, set parts of it on fire, and vandalized the interior.

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Kenya: 5 Killed As Anti-Tax Protests Escalate In Nairobi 2

At least 5 protesters were shot dead by police in Nairobi as protests against new tax proposals that include several tax rises escalated on Tuesday, June 25. Some angry protesters stormed the parliament in the capital, set parts of it on fire, and vandalized the interior.

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Kenya: 5 Killed As Anti-Tax Protests Escalate In Nairobi 3

At least 5 protesters were shot dead by police in Nairobi as protests against new tax proposals that include several tax rises escalated on Tuesday, June 25. Some angry protesters stormed the parliament in the capital, set parts of it on fire, and vandalized the interior.

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At Least 5 Dead As Crowd Tries To Storm Parliament - Nairobi

Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Wang Guansen/xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 5 Dead As Crowd Tries To Storm Parliament - Nairobi

Anti-riot police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators during an anti-tax hike protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Wang Guansen/xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 5 Dead As Crowd Tries To Storm Parliament - Nairobi

Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Wang Guansen/xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 5 Dead As Crowd Tries To Storm Parliament - Nairobi

Anti-riot police hold back demonstrators during an anti-tax protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Wang Guansen/xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Anti-riot police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators during an anti-tax hike protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Anti-riot police hold back demonstrators during an anti-tax protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Anti-riot police hold back demonstrators during an anti-tax protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Anti-riot police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators during an anti-tax hike protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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Kenya: Police Fire Tear Gas At Anti-Finance Bill Protesters In Nairobi 2

Police used tear gas to disperse crowds as they hit the streets in Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday, June 25 to protest against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill.

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Kenya: Police Fire Tear Gas At Anti-Finance Bill Protesters In Nairobi

Demonstrators returned to streets in Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday, June 25 to protest against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill. Youth protesters also has called for a national strike. Videos posted on social media show police firing tear gas to protesters in Nairobi CBD.

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Kenya: Thousands Protest Against Proposed Tax Hikes Across Country 10

Demonstrators returned to streets in Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday, June 25 to protest against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill. Youth protesters also has called for a national strike.

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Kenya: Thousands Protest Against Proposed Tax Hikes Across Country 2

Demonstrators returned to streets in Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday, June 25 to protest against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill. Youth protesters also has called for a national strike. This video shows a crowd marching along the Thika Road highway in Ruiru toward Nairobi.

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Kenya: Thousands Protest Against Proposed Tax Hikes Across Country 5

Demonstrators returned to streets in Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday, June 25 to protest against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill. Youth protesters also has called for a national strike.

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Kenya: Thousands Protest Against Proposed Tax Hikes Across Country 3

Demonstrators returned to streets in Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday, June 25 to protest against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill. Youth protesters also has called for a national strike.

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Kenya: Thousands Protest Against Proposed Tax Hikes Across Country 7

Demonstrators returned to streets in Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday, June 25 to protest against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill. Youth protesters also has called for a national strike.