Kenyan lawmakers advance tax bill amid protests | DW News
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- Kenya's unpopular finance bill has passed a significant hurdle on its way to becoming law, after parliament voted it through on a second reading. The proposed changes would mean tax increases for lots of people already struggling with the cost of living. Thousands of young people have taken to the streets to oppose it.
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#kenya #taxbill
We don't want aid! We are a wealthy country. These politicians need to cut their salaries, live within their means and industrialize the country.
Something they’re not getting. It’s simple but their greed will never let them think. It’s like they are competing amongst themselves who’s going to be richer than the other one.
Why charge poor citizens 16 percent on Bread 🍞.
@@carolynwheaton8547 is bread an African food? Start eating your own food and stop importing nonsense into the country to make bread. Government is correct.
Do you even hear what you are saying??...Bread is not imported we make them here,we have bakeries here@@ck-sl3kt
Why do you have fire on your thumbnail?!
These are the most peaceful protests Kenya has ever seen
btw...these guys always trying to make us look violent
This are millennial news guys propagating stereotypes normalized at their workplaces by 'baby boomers' generation. Hope their gen-z are better informed.
This didn’t age well lol.
Yikes 😬. This aged like milk!!
@@femiosusa510😅
Ruto united Kenyans.. against him
😂😂😂 against him
The pause before the word against him😂😂😂
This story reminds me of the pre-revolutionary days in colonial America when Britain imposed a series of taxes on essential goods. The “Boston Tea Party” was one interesting episode from those days. I’m with the young people. Demand honest and transparent leaders. Good luck!🍀 🇺🇸🇰🇪🕊️❤️
I voted Ruto in with his wonderful words and promises. Every year has been a dissapointment with nothing to show for the taxes. Add insult to injury is his lavish and flamboyant personal life. We are Africans steuggking everyday to make honest living not Europeans in a strong economy economy. If he has been lying all along we will vote him out. The youth however will not wait to vote.
thanks from kenya
❤
Thank You Sir for your support
Ruto must 'go' why would he rent a 200 million ken.shillings jet to boast abroad when he knows Kenya is not fitting for such expenses 😂.
The World will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch without doing anything.
IMF stay away from Kenya...... We don't need any help from west
This is not IMF’s fault but that of the Kenyan government.
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Then stop asking for help ! Take responsibility for your circumstances.
@@rayjackson7235Exactly what we are doing right now, taking responsibility!
The careless actions of one person do not represent the sentiments of 54 million people, we did not send him out with a begging bowl!
@@malkia7558 ❤❤👍👍💪💪💪🇧🇼🇰🇪
Kenyans biggest cancer has been corruption and impunity! This has to come to an end!
That's Africa's general problem.
People's power🇰🇪🇰🇪
Kenya: Classic post colonial governance a la India. Taxing the hapless populace to feed the bottomless profligacy and greed of the ruling elites. In faithful continuation of Colonial Governance.
Do not look at politicians only, look at the wealthy groups behind politicians those with special interests. Bribery and lobbying are the tools used by those responsible behind these higher and higher costs of life. Get them!!
IMF AND WORLD BANK SHERLOCKS, KEEP OFF KENYA..
This because Africa spends irresponsibly and more.
IMF n World Bank does not even care or give a damn about Kenya ,its the greedy President who goes to beg for help.
Yesss brother and can u guys get the British army to leave Kenya we don’t want European troops in Africa
@@JimmyCooks-fg7st definately
Why are you putting fire on your Thumbnail??? Did you say any fire from those two protests??????
Are you always expecting violence from us?
Exactly
there was a burning tire lol
@@tessemofrom some old footages .
there's literally a tyre burning
What is the IMF agreement with Kenya? Higher TaX 🤔
That’s not how that works. The IMF can’t order a nation to do anything but of course not paying back loans has consequences simply because no one else would want to lend to someone who doesn’t even try to pay them back.
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@@kianlakchi7182 The IMF/World Bank can put measures in place which 'force' the country to implement fiscal adjustment policies, before the can access a loan. In Kenya in the 1990s, the IMF asked the government to reduce the public spending and wage bill as a precursor to securing a loan, and so there were retrenchments done in the public (civil) service.
@@kandisphere8828 you’re completely right however Kenya was never forced to accept those terms and therefore the loan. As a bank the IMF needs some sort of guarantee countries pay them back. Kenya simply borrowed more than it could reasonably afford which in part brought them today to where they are. In essence those “measures” are the IMF’s way of guaranteeing that Kenya can pay them back even if that leads to austerity in Kenya. Of course this defeats part of the purpose of the IMF’s existence which is to help poor nations develop, but that’s a discussion for another day …
@@kianlakchi7182how much did we borrow and how much could we afford?
Ruto mortgaged the nation and now Ruto wants them to pay it . Whilst he is flying private jets. . It saves him right . They need money to pay for Ruto's private jets. Off course they had to vote because Ruto invited his bosses to monitor the vote . Who would vote no when the sanction force is watching .
Gen z Kenya ...my heart for you. May GOD give Kenya peace once and for all
RUTO MUST GO!
Overtaxation without accountability.
In Kenya we are extremely smart. Our education system is almost as comprehensive in maths and sciences as those in Asia. But there are no jobs.
😂😂😂😂 ok lol , tusijidanganye bana , bado hatujafika apo , we memorize things in classrooms, asians produce actual scientists
Because school don’t teach how to create jobs….this is the people duty to figure it out.😂
Oh my
😂😂😂
Asians are miles ahead… they start working from the age of “2” 😅
You're not innovative or hard working. There's no jobs because you're always dependent on exporting primary products of low value... the knowledge economy is tiny tiny.
Please do full coverage of what the bill holds. The punitive nature goes far deeper than the mentioned example. Any country would have the same reaction. Full coverage!!!
I am all for our young people standing up for our beloved country. You are 70% of the population, and you have the power to do the necessary and refuse dictatorship. After all, it's your future.
Random Kenyans spewing proper and grammatically correct sentences.English is our mouth.
why protest? kenyan government want loans so they went to IMF and given huge demands and instead of thinking twice they decided to adhere to the terms which including closing down some companies,selling others,marging,increasing taxes and removing all subsidies like in petrol,bread,University education ,health insurance etc.That is when people felt the real pain especially the youth.
When the French government goes against the people and actively harms them , don't they take to the streets?This is a democracy the people are unhappy with their government,their government is harming them so they're are protesting it's their right .Or is protesting a new concept
The same government which got loaned by imf made no difference. No new projects. Instead, 80% of the money went into the politicians pockets. They can't suddenly increase taxes without proper accountability
And that is not even the problem. The problem is what the taxes will do.
They're proposing a creation of both the first lady and second lady's office which will be financed by over 1.2 billion, Renovate DP'a office with almost a billion shillings, Get cars for them, it's more of taxes will finance their lavish lifestyle.
It's not worth it
Our politicians just loot the loans, we pay for them, we don't need loans here... What's the point of taking the loans if a million dollars is being looted per day... In short we haven't asked for those loans so instead of listening to your western media, understand our grievances, the loans aren't for us it's for the president and his goons
True, there's no such thing as a free lunch. The ATM cometh to collect!
death by taxes and lack of accountability for taxes collected
Why show old videos of tires burning. We made it clear this were peaceful protests with no vandalism or damage of city infrastructure. Only our voices
In Kenya MPS votes depending on how much the government pay them, they don't care about people who voted them.
GZ Thank you and God bless you so much you are wonderful young people may God give you all strength and protect you all you are doing what is right fighting for your country. I thank you again and again wonderful people
Dear DW, You’re one of the most reputable news channel I constantly watch. As a Kenyan, I’m baffled by the fire you have on your thumbnail. These have been the most peaceful protests we’ve had in Kenya. Please stop misleading your viewers and misrepresenting the people who are peacefully protesting and expressing their rights.
True, the thumbnail is not giving
u could always tax the wealthy not food.
The problem with this decision is that those who have money, if you upset them too much, they will migrate elsewhere and pay taxes where it suits them. The people are screwed, pay if they want to live.
@@starlightHT not true they own assets including groseries stores, relistate and stocks unless they want to put everything into emerging markets which are much more volitile thats just not true. look up gary's economics if this confuses u.
@@CanadianBear47 If you have an expense of 100 per month and you only receive 90 what do you do or cut 10 in expenses or ask the boss for 10. There are no miracles. Taxes pay for a government's budget.
@@CanadianBear47 that would be taxing themselves of course the government doesn't want that
@@starlightHTthat sounds good in theory, except the government isn't creating jobs, investing in schools, hospitals, roads, or basically any infrastructure, while our MPs and other politicians get paid more than their counterparts in the UK. Or congressmen in the US, and combined, they consume at least ⅓ of the annual budget... Oh yeah, and I'm pretty sure they DONT pay taxes
Ruto Must Go
Called freedom
Even I would be a better president and I'm not from Kenya 😂 what is the problem of just taking care about the people and doing everything to support them. But yes taxes are important but if I would be the president I rather put the money back into the country /people instead of my own pocket. If I want to get money I need to work for it and not steal it for others. It's a shame
That's what the former Tanzanian president was doing before his sad demise 😢
@@tonitodd1922 unfortunately the good people are not popular by everyone
Way to go Khenyans❤🇿🇦
This was accurately reported...thumbs up!
It's about change,from neo colonialist systems,
Ruto must go
16 percent on Bread🍞🧸😢To pay for foreign grain imports.
To pay for grain imports.
We are not slaves🇰🇪.
We do not want loans from IMF or diaspora job exchange agreements.
All we desire and wish is Real industrialization in Kenya🇰🇪.
We Reject the Kenyan finance bill 2024✅️
Yes I reject as a Kenyan Tax Paying Citizen🇰🇪
We are the Gen Z NOT Gen X.
Kenya , the Pride of Africa 😊
and the joy of africa
😂😂😂
God help my country 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 kenya
Interesting clickbait photo on your thumbnail
Well done to the youth of Kenya 🇰🇪
Ayo damai damai saudaraku 🙏
So true
No justice, no peace
That lavish flight to USA hired by Emirates costed Mr Ruto his seat, he should fire some MPs and blame on them and stop this law
America loves the current president of Kenya.
@@IAMJEFFREY-cw9nsyou can have him because we in Kenya don’t want him. He’s a puppet
Good job on Kenyans. Americans are too scared or too pacified to get to the streets like this about the cost on living increases
Please tell me you're joking😂 You can't compare the issues in America which is a highly developed 1st world country to Kenya which is a 3rd world country in Africa. Now Kenya is better than most African countries but it's still a 3rd world country where there's massive unemployment, drought and hunger not to mention rampant insecurity.
And if Americans did go out and protest then it can get bloody very quick. America is the most armed nation on earth. Almost everyone has a gun😃
I’m American 🇺🇸 and apparently you are lost 😂 we protest all the time.
@@Muzomah I wonder what would happen to Kenya if the country was as armed as America
African People's United, Now! Enough is Enough..Freedom of Expressions, Freedom of Speech, Civil Rights, and Equality for All Africans..STUDENTS UNITED..TODAY!
Just spent 200m on rent jet to usa
I have no problem with high taxes. My only problem is corruption. The truth is interest rates are high internationally so its difficult for the government to borrow, the only solution is raise taxes
01:11 excellent and succinct.
how do you expect the master of corruption deal with corrupt practices
We do not members of Parliament
IMF.we are not puppet we are human being who have brains.
Correction, this conversation started on X and Tick Tok communality picked it up!
What's with the thumbnail 😅😅😅😂
1:10 Very brilliant way to put it. Taking all public resources to buy luxury apartment blocks in Dubai is what we are fighting against.
DW please report accurately!
Ghanaians must watch and learn.
These are young Kenyans,the youths,
where are the Ghanaian youths?Wherè are they?They are only interested in eating and drinking,look at the young people of Kenya,are the
Ghanaian youths not ashamed of themselves?The Kenyan youths even understand the tax system in Kenya.
How many young Ghanaians understand Ghana's tax system?It
even means Kenyans are better educated than Ghanaians.Oh Ghana,
what a shame!!!What a shame!!!!!
how do you Kenyans do it.
😢
Zakayo Shuka
The movement didn't start on Tik Tok but on X, formerly Twitter (what a name)!
We need politicians not leaders, politicians are concerned with the next election, leaders are concerned with the next generation (miles monroe) 🇰🇪
Peaceful report accurately
The revolution is here
William Ruto must go.
Yes he must go..kenya is the people not luto and parliament..no..i support you kenya..go go gooo...
Rito must go
The English
The accent was ☺️
Save Kenya please
No one is coming! We are our own savior!
We are the only ones who can save ourselves!
Its only us who can save ourselves.
We don't agree with that cover photo. Stop spreading lies
I love East Africa.
We Reject in Totality,, we also remind Ruto that everything has its own ending
America get out of kenya and you won’t get our lands for imf loans taken by Ruto
Ebu keep your thumbnails straight, we are peaceful
Kenya, our great country, is working. Help us God.
Sheila................
The members of parliament were even bribed😢
Why wor
Uganda next.
M7 at work. Ruto is working under Ugandan president M7
That thumbnail tho 😠
Why is the video quality poor? Please improve it. Otherwise, to the outside world, it just looks like a video from a struggling African country. We reject this form of presenting the video color of the Middle East and Africa in dusty brown while videos from Europe are clear. Remove this prejudice.
I agree
Our country has become a struggling African country thats why people are protesting....whether the video is edited or not....the fact remains our Nation is one of the struggling African countries 😮.
I Blame American Government
Why blame America?
Nah blame the thug
@leonalee392 they honor the one who has made this mess he's recently became an ally of the us
We have rejected the president
Unfortunately, Odinga is no where to be seen 😊
surely after 40 years akiandamana, allow Gen z to do it for him
Let him rest this is an inspo Gen z's got from the setbooks we read and chambuad back in high school
Kule, if Kenyans didn't vote for him, what do they want him to do now? 🤔🤔🤔
Let Odinga learn how proper protests are done
@@tonitodd1922 A solution has to be found lest my Uganda is affected the more
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Im actually seeing the Hands of Kenyatta in all of this 😂😂😂!!!
Same I remember when Uhuru Kenyatta was signing loans from the Chinese government🙆🏽♀️
Ruto must go🔥
👏👏👏
When this happen
Seson is summer
Today vidio Shw people wearing winter dress
Who told you it is Sumner?
We have dry and wet seasons. It is a wet season currently in Kenya and Nairobi is generally a cool place. And if it summer and someone wears winter clothes, why does it bother you?
Useless lawmakers
Ruto The Flying President
😢😢😢😢😢 dentist appointment Denzel Washington lie's TK soul 😢😢😢😢
You should have framed this positively as it is youthful, innovative and united call by young Kenyans for better governance. But you frame it quite negatively as usual, not helping.
Xi must go, Ruto must go, Biden must go, Hun Sen must go. The list go on.
These are the fruits of Chebukati. planted by the Venezuelians and watered by Martha komme with hot air.
2million for yes vote. .
Mr. Ruto😂
And who exactly are the smart people thinking this these type of people from this country would be able to help out in Haiti 😅
Feel shame, the fact that we that 3rd world country are fighting for our rights and standing up to a puppet president is a joke to you, says more about your idiocy more than our courage. This man is a known murderer, known thief, known executioner, you think he wins elections?? He wins by intimidating everyone. At least here in Kenya we have the courage to fight, we have enough knowledge to see where this thief is costing us. We are not wrong for fighting for change.