CNN —Police in Kenya fired tear gas on protesters as a fresh wave of demonstrations swept the country, despite President William Ruto’s U-turn on controversial tax plans.
In a surprise move on Wednesday, Ruto said he would not sign the finance bill, saying he had been “listening keenly” to the Kenyan people.
“It’s more than about the finance bill now,” Maria, a Kenyan protestor from Nairobi told CNN.
Some have called on President Ruto to resign for failing to withdraw the unpopular bill much earlier to save the lives lost.
Others are seeking justice for the deceased protesters and demanding the recall of lawmakers who voted in support of the finance bill.
Persons:
William Ruto’s U, ”, Ruto, ” Maria, Daniel Irungu, “, Mwangi, Moody’s, Herman Manyora, ” Manyora, ” Ruto, Manyora
Organizations:
CNN — Police, House, Security, State House, Kenyan, CNN, Civic, Law Society of Kenya, Monetary Fund, International, University of Nairobi
Locations:
Kenya, Nairobi, East, Kenya’s