Kenya’s Opposition Continues Tax-Hike Protests for Second Day
Kenya’s opposition is set to continue their protests for a second day on Thursday, demanding action against the high cost of living and recent tax hikes. The demonstrations have already led to clashes with police, resulting in the arrest of over 300 people on Wednesday.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga took to Twitter to emphasize the importance of the people’s voices being heard, vowing to sustain their peaceful protest.
This marks the third round of protests called for by the opposition this month. The demonstrations have seen arrests of senior opposition leaders after clashes with security forces, leading to the use of tear gas.
Protests are planned at several locations in Nairobi, where schools have been closed and businesses shuttered in response to the ongoing unrest.
The opposition accuses the government of raising the cost of living and consolidating power, while President William Ruto defends higher taxes as necessary for debt management and job creation.
Despite warnings from the government, the opposition remains determined to continue the protests against the finance law imposing new taxes.
The situation remains tense as both sides hold firm in their stances, with opposition leaders facing arrests and President Ruto warning against the use of protests to achieve political goals.
