Kenya’s President William Ruto has called for calm and “open dialogue” with young people following at least 22 deaths in protests over a proposed finance bill. The bill, which included unpopular tax hikes, has been withdrawn by the government in the wake of the unrest.
Protests erupted earlier this week, with some demonstrators setting fire to parliament buildings. President Ruto addressed the nation on Thursday https://nhbulletin.us/, acknowledging the anger of young Kenyans, who were at the forefront of the demonstrations. He pledged to engage in discussions to find a solution.
The BBC has been following the situation closely and will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Further Details:
- You can find more information on the BBC News website [BBC News].
- A video report on the protests and President Ruto’s address is available on the BBC YouTube channel [BBC News on YouTube].