Kenya protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has withdrawn planned tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protesters who stormed parliament.

A man wearing an bandana over his face stands with his hands outspread against red flames during Kenya's protests — Image: Gerald Anderson/Anadolu/picture alliance

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Kenya police set up roadblocks as more protests loom

Anti-government protesters rallied in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, and police fired tear gas.

Kenya: What's behind the deadly protests?

Kenyans are unhappy about rising living costs and have accused the president of making false promises. DW delves deeper.

Kenya must find way to fix budget after tax hikes withdrawn

DW's Felix Maringa reports from Nairobi on President William Ruto's backing down on tax hike after violent protests.

Gen Z protests in Kenya turn deadly

Observers say it's the first time young people have played such a prominent role. But the situation is escalating.

Kenyans grieve loved ones lost in Gen Z protests

Kenyans are mourning the lives that were lost when police opened fire at youth-led protests over tax hikes.

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