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Thousands protest Ruto's government in Kenya

Peter Rölle-Dahl
July 16, 2024

At least one person has been killed in Kenya during a brutal clampdown on demonstrators who are demanding the resignation of President William Ruto. The unrest began as a protest against proposed tax increases in June and has intensified ever since.

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