Kenyan President Ruto denies responsibility for 30 deaths during anti-government protests over tax hikes and withholds signing the finance bill into law.

Kenyan President William Ruto denies responsibility for the deaths of at least 30 people during anti-government protests over tax hikes, stating he has "no blood on his hands." He promised a full investigation into the fatalities and announced he would not sign the finance bill into law. The protests turned violent after lawmakers approved the tax increases, which were later withdrawn by Ruto's administration.

June 30, 2024
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