Kenya police chief resigns after criticism over protest crackdown | Protests News

Kenya police chief resigns after criticism over protest crackdown | Protests News

Inspector-General of Police Japhet Koome resigns a day after President William Ruto dismissed almost his entire cabinet. Kenya’s police chief has resigned after criticism of officers’ conduct during recent antigovernment demonstrations in which dozens of protesters were killed. The presidency said in a statement on Friday that President William Ruto…

Ruto’s moment of decision | Protests

Kenya’s Ruto dismisses almost entire cabinet after nationwide protests | Protests News

The president’s decision comes after weeks of protests forced him to abandon proposed tax hikes. Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and consultations to form a “broad-based government” following widespread anti-government protests. Ruto said his decision would apply to all ministers, including the…

Kenya police chief resigns after criticism over protest crackdown | Protests News

Concert in Kenya to pay tribute to those killed in tax hike protests | Protests News

At least 39 people have been killed in demonstrations that started last month over planned tax hikes. Hundreds of Kenyans have attended a concert in the capital Nairobi, chanting slogans and dancing to commemorate dozens of people killed in recent anti-government protests. At least 39 people were killed in the…

What do the IMF and foreign debt have to do with Kenya’s current crisis? | Business and Economy News

What do the IMF and foreign debt have to do with Kenya’s current crisis? | Business and Economy News

Weeks since protests began, determined Kenyans continue going out to voice their frustrations with the government. But when demonstrators first took to the streets in June to rally against proposed tax hikes, it was not only President William Ruto and members of parliament who came under fire. In the protests…

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues | Protests News

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues | Protests News

Protesters condemn police brutality amid deadly demonstrations over withdrawn tax bill, call for president to resign. Police have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters across Kenya as demonstrations against a controversial finance bill continue, even after the president said he would not sign it. In the capital city,…

Tax hike protests in Kenya killed at least 39 people, says rights watchdog | Protests News

Tax hike protests in Kenya killed at least 39 people, says rights watchdog | Protests News

Toll is almost double the figure previously disclosed by the government as activists gear up for new round of protests this week. At least 39 people have been killed in recent anti-government protests in Kenya, says the national rights watchdog, as activists gear up for a new round of protests…

Indonesian band takes stand for Taiwan’s migrant workers | Labour Rights News

Indonesian band takes stand for Taiwan’s migrant workers | Labour Rights News

Kaohsiung, Taiwan – Surrounded by his fellow band members, Rudi takes the stage in Taiwan’s southern port city of Kaohsiung. As he looks out over the crowd, his bandmates begin to play, whipping the audience into a frenzy of excitement. “Silenced by threats, here we stand against this system of…