Reported 11 months ago
Protests in Kenya against a tax increase turned deadly as demonstrators stormed the Parliament, resulting in at least 5 deaths and 31 injuries. The Kenyan government's decision to increase tax revenue by $2.7 billion to tackle the fiscal deficit has angered the public, affecting their daily lives. The demonstrations have escalated into nationwide riots, with protesters occupying the Parliament and clashes with security forces involving gunfire and tear gas. The tax hike, including a 16% tax on staple food items like bread and doubling the petroleum VAT to 16%, has further fueled public outrage, especially among the youth facing high unemployment rates in the country.
Source: YAHOO