{"id":97344,"date":"2023-07-07T18:49:56","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T18:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/police-use-tear-gas-as-protesters-take-to-streets-over-tax-hikes-in-kenya"},"modified":"2023-07-07T18:54:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T18:54:57","slug":"police-use-tear-gas-as-protesters-take-to-streets-over-tax-hikes-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/police-use-tear-gas-as-protesters-take-to-streets-over-tax-hikes-in-kenya","title":{"rendered":"Police use tear gas as protesters take to streets over tax hikes in Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kenya witnessed a wave of protests on Friday as demonstrators took to the streets across major cities, demanding an end to tax hikes.<\/p>\n

However, what began as a peaceful protest quickly escalated into clashes and chaos.<\/p>\n

Traffic came to a standstill on major highways as protesters erected stone barricades, bringing vehicular movement to a halt.<\/p>\n

Running battles between the police and demonstrators ensued, with tear gas filling the air and adding to the atmosphere of tension and unrest.<\/p>\n

Law enforcement agencies responded to the protests by using tear gas and arresting protesters who defied orders to disperse.<\/p>\n

The scenes turned violent as clashes erupted between protesters and the police, resulting in numerous arrests and reports of injuries.<\/p>\n

Under the banner of opposition leader Raila Odinga’s Azimio alliance, thousands of Kenyans participated in the countrywide demonstrations, expressing their frustration with the recently implemented finance law.<\/p>\n

The law has not only doubled fuel taxes but also introduced a housing levy, exacerbating the already burdensome cost of living.<\/p>\n

Addressing a gathering of over 2,000 supporters at Kamukunji grounds in the capital Nairobi, Odinga criticized the government’s inability to tackle the soaring living expenses that have plagued ordinary citizens.<\/p>\n

He maintained that the cost of living must go down, threatening more countrywide protests if the government does not address the grievances of the people.<\/p>\n

His alliance, representing a significant opposition force, urged the public to take to the streets in a peaceful demonstration against the financial measures.<\/p>\n

The government headed by Kenyan President William Ruto on the other hand, has defended its decision to implement the tax hikes as necessary to generate revenue and fund essential services.<\/p>\n

However, critics argue that the burden falls disproportionately on the already struggling population, deepening the socioeconomic divide and worsening living conditions.<\/p>\n

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

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