Kenyan police fire teargas, live rounds and arrest protesters

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STORY: :: Kenyan police fire weapons into the air, launch teargas, and arrest protesters in Nairobi

:: July 25, 2024

:: Nairobi, Kenya

On Wednesday (July 24), President William Ruto addressed the nation, proposing amendments to anti-corruption and public procurement laws, and announcing new ministers, some from the opposition, to his cabinet. But activists have criticized the new government as a corrupt bargain.

The young protesters behind six weeks of protests that forced Ruto to withdraw $2.7 billion in tax hikes said the unity government would perpetuate a tradition of leaders co-opting the opposition at the expense of the population. The protests are the biggest crisis of Ruto's two years in power.

More than 50 people have been killed and demonstrations have continued even after the tax hikes were shelved. Many activists are now calling for Ruto's resignation and far-reaching reforms to tackle graft.