Kenya's president refuses to sign finance bill amid public protests
In Kenya, President William Ruto refused to sign the fiscal finance bill as public protests against additional taxes took hold.
Yesterday, protesters protesting against additional taxes in the Finance Bill tried to enter the Parliament building and clashed with the police, killing at least 23 people and injuring dozens.
Addressing the nation, Kenyan President William Ruto said that the people of Kenya have made it clear that they do not approve of this bill, so I will not sign this bill, giving in to their demand and withdrawing it. will go
He said he would engage in dialogue with Kenyan youth and implement cost-cutting measures that would start with the government.
It should be noted that the Parliament of Kenya yesterday approved the amended Finance Bill and sent the bill to the President for his signature.