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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kenya\u2019s National Assembly has formally approved the deployment of soldiers in support of police as the country faces nationwide protests against controversial tax hikes.<\/b><\/p>\n

The vote on Wednesday took place as protesters vowed to continue demonstrations, with plans to take to the street again on Thursday.<\/p>\n

However, at least one local newspaper is reporting that the Law Society of Kenya plans to go to court over the decision.<\/p>\n

It is reportedly arguing that no emergency, unrest, or instability has been officially declared to warrant the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces.<\/p>\n

President William Ruto has defended the tax increases in a finance bill passed by lawmakers on Tuesday, saying the country needs to reduce its reliance on borrowing and service its massive debt.<\/p>\n

Protesters say the tax hikes laid out in the bill will raise the cost of living for people already struggling to make ends meet.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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