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Thousands of people took to the streets against the new tax bill in the African country Kenya on Tuesday. They crossed the barricades outside the Parliament and entered inside, where MPs were discussing the bill. After this, the protesters set fire to the Parliament.
During this, 5 people died in police firing while about 31 people were injured. According to the New York Times, most of the youth participated in this demonstration. During the violence in Parliament, MPs were taken out through an underground tunnel. The protesters also vandalized the premises of the Parliament.
At the same time, the Indian Embassy in Kenya has also appealed to the citizens to be cautious. Indians have been told not to go out of the house unnecessarily and stay away from places of violence. Also, keep in constant touch with the embassy.
The police also used tear gas to control the protesters in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. During the protest, people shouted slogans saying that Kenya never became independent. Colonialism is still going on here.
Protests have been going on in Kenya for several weeks against the tax bill. Under this bill, President William Ruto’s government is going to increase taxes in the country. Under this, revenue will be increased on all essential services in the country, from education to other services.
Protesters said – it will be difficult to survive due to new tax policy
Kenyan citizens say that due to the new law, essential items like eggs, onions and cooking oil will also become expensive. Apart from this, the government is also increasing taxes on goods and services. In such a situation, it will be difficult for the public to even have two meals a day.
The protesters alleged that President Ruto has been in power since 2022. His government has been continuously corrupt. Government funds were not used properly. During the protest, the protesters also demanded Ruto’s resignation.
In view of the protests, President Ruto announced the deployment of the army in the country. During a TV address, Ruto said that today the country has suffered heavy losses due to some dangerous people. We will give severe punishment to those responsible for this.
