How debt and taxes conspired to rob Nairobi’s slum-dwelling youth of the promise of a better life
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-08-24 10:44:35

How debt and taxes conspired to rob Nairobi’s slum-dwelling youth of the promise of a better life

Walking back the tax bill hasn’t solved Kenya’s problems, and on Aug. 19, Kenya’s new finance minister said that some of the proposed taxes would be introduced as the country looks to service its foreign debt.

Anti-riot police patrol Nairobi streets in anticipation of Nane Nane protests
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-08-08 09:01:44

Anti-riot police patrol Nairobi streets in anticipation of Nane Nane protests

Thika Road, which normally experiences heavy traffic as people get into the city, had few vehicles and pedestrians.

Finance Bill protests: Parents fearful about student safety during midterm break
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-24 19:18:52

Finance Bill protests: Parents fearful about student safety during midterm break

Their worry is heightened by the police response to the demonstrations, which has been termed excessive, with two people dead so far: 29-year-old Rex Masai and 21-year-old Evans Kiratu. 

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