Kenyan president William Ruto has withdrawn a bill which sparked deadly protests in Nairobi, saying he was “respecting the loud message coming from the people”.
After 22 people were killed in violent protests on Tuesday which also saw part of Kenya’s parliament building burnt, Mr Ruto said he would no longer be introducing unpopular new financial laws which would have hiked taxes for Kenyans.
Protesters said the bill would have put yet more pressure on ordinary citizens and businesses trying to grapple with the high cost of living.
“We will live within our means, respecting the loud message that is coming from the people of Kenya,” the president said.
He said many of the 214 people “involved in various skirmishes” were taken to hospital, 95 of whom were treated and released.
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