Kenya government surrenders, President withdraws tax law after the death of 22 people
William Ruto / Kenya government surrenders, President withdraws tax law after the death of 22 people
William Ruto - Kenya government surrenders, President withdraws tax law after the death of 22 people
William Ruto: The Kenyan government made a law to collect more taxes. People took to the streets in protest against the law and revolted against the government. The protesters even entered the Parliament and created a ruckus. During this, 22 people were killed in firing by the police. The protest became so fierce that the Kenyan government had to kneel before the public. Now the government has announced to withdraw the tax law.'I accept the decision of the people of Kenya'Kenya President William Ruto said that he is withdrawing the controversial tax hike finance bill after fierce protests. In his address to the nation, he said that it is clear that the Kenyan people do not want to bring this bill, they do not accept it. I bow my head to their decision and accept their decision. I will not sign this bill.Will talk to the youthMeanwhile, according to the Kenya National Human Rights Commission, at least 22 people were killed and hundreds were injured in the protests against the tax law. President Ruto said that he will now talk to the youth, try to explain to them how important such laws are for the country. When the rebellion against the law began, initially President Ruto wanted to crush it with force, but when the protesters entered the Parliament and started arson, he had to bow down.The situation worsenedThe extent to which the situation in Kenya had worsened can be gauged from the fact that President Ruto addressed the nation twice in less than 24 hours. He told how important it was for the country to increase taxes. The country is in debt of $80 billion, 35 percent of its revenue is going towards paying interest only. If we were able to repay some of the debt, farmers, students and teachers would have benefited. However, later the President admitted that the people are not with him.