Kenya: President Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Deadly Protests Rock Nairobi | Firstpost Africa
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- Kenya: President Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Deadly Protests Rock Nairobi | Firstpost Africa
What started as a peaceful protest against President Ruto's tax hikes turned into violence, arson and deadly clashes in Kenya. And a day after unrest and a parliament showdown, Kenyan President William Ruto has withdrawn the contentious Finance Bill. The move comes as a massive victory for protesters who had been demonstrating against the tax hike. On Tuesday, as the Kenyan parliament passed the contentious Finance Bill, violence erupted in Nairobi. The Kenyan Police fired tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets at protesters. Rights groups say live ammunition was also fired by the police. At least 13 people have been reported dead and dozens injured in protests in Nairobi. Watch this video for details.
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But I congratulate Kenyans upon that achievement and It is recorded in the history of the world 🌍 solidarity 🙏🙏🙏 forever.
May God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Kenyans.
WHo ever is convincing the people to riot wants to keep Kenya under the thumb of foreign powers. They may not bein able to afford a big raise yet he has got to explain it to the people to make them understand.
it is worse to have foreign countries dictate where Kenyan natural RESOURCES GO, keeping the country poor and exploited, because of this debt taking your jobs or endangering people. Make them undertstand. And in working together in this way you raise kenya up for your children.
If the goal is to GET OUT FROM COLONIAL CONTROL
AND THE PEOPLE just rioted AGAINST THEIR OWN INTEREST.
JEBus MAry jane and joseph are you kidding me????
who is telling the people to STAY UNDER THUMB AND BE EXPLOITED and your CHILDREN the same because you are STILL IN DEBT WITH INTEREST to another COUNTRY or corporations. you will be PAYING for them to take money away from the people of KENYA----- WHY IS THAT NOT GETting into your mind?
I dont understand...this TAx would be an investment in your homeland??? you might wanna look at who is telling folks this is bad and ask yourself what do they GAIN by keeping Kenya IN DEBT??
MEAnING governments IN OTHER PARTS of the world with anti BLAck agendas or some corporation can dictate policy in YOUR Country to maybe make some LAND go away - I will take all your copper and remove 10 million from your debt...and you are going to be mining it anyway and losing money. Why not for your future??? how is this not comprehended???
OR
Give us 20000 acres to put our Military there - and then they take everything????
These debtors want to tak everything from KEnYA and convincing KEnyans to not pay down the debt will make things liek that flood and your infrastructure MORE WEAK THAN IT ALREADY IS -PEOPLE WILL DIE and it could be avoided
The flood destroy aLL kinds of CROPS and land etc...the debt is only going to grow if Kenya doesnt have the ability to fix these problems for them selves with Kenyan cash. the people will lose good land or access to clean water. HECK no
A tax hike to get out from under the control of a foreign power and keep that from happening is not EVIL - it's self preservation!!!!
it's keeping your culture
it keeping your lands
if protecting your water
its protecting your childrens future
it s rebuilding flood torn areas
its programs to help the people be fed and housed and have medical supplies - educated...so they know what they are fighting for and against.
I appreciate that he halted this right now yet folks need to understand
Yesterday we were criminals today you mourn with those criminals. That's hypocrisy of the highest order
Stop being emotional dude. Clearly, there were criminal elements in yesterday's protests. Let's maintain the peace.
@@Afro-Funk-withFroKatai.-ld8tithose you refer to as criminals as Patriots.
@@Afro-Funk-withFroKatai.-ld8tiAnd what should you do if someone targets you with real bullets? I think these gunners are the first criminal!!
Maybe you are benefiting from this government, that is why you are supporting such shameful government!!
@@gkgreg7445👍👍
this is the booby trap! The US and the West are preparing occupation of Kenya. They gave Ruto false advises, but they know what will happen. They are expecting a turmoil in the country, and then NATO will rush to Kenya with military equipment's, then they will stay there forever and ever.
Remember, Ruto signed a non-NATO allied agreement with them.
RUTO MUST GO.
WHo ever is convincing the people to riot wants to keep Kenya under the thumb of foreign powers. They may not bein able to afford a big raise yet he has got to explain it to the people to make them understand.
it is worse to have foreign countries dictate where Kenyan natural RESOURCES GO, keeping the country poor and exploited, because of this debt taking your jobs or endangering people. Make them undertstand. And in working together in this way you raise kenya up for your children.
If the goal is to GET OUT FROM COLONIAL CONTROL
AND THE PEOPLE just rioted AGAINST THEIR OWN INTEREST.
JEBus MAry jane and joseph are you kidding me????
who is telling the people to STAY UNDER THUMB AND BE EXPLOITED and your CHILDREN the same because you are STILL IN DEBT WITH INTEREST to another COUNTRY or corporations. you will be PAYING for them to take money away from the people of KENYA----- WHY IS THAT NOT GETting into your mind?
I dont understand...this TAx would be an investment in your homeland??? you might wanna look at who is telling folks this is bad and ask yourself what do they GAIN by keeping Kenya IN DEBT??
MEAnING governments IN OTHER PARTS of the world with anti BLAck agendas or some corporation can dictate policy in YOUR Country to maybe make some LAND go away - I will take all your copper and remove 10 million from your debt...and you are going to be mining it anyway and losing money. Why not for your future??? how is this not comprehended???
OR
Give us 20000 acres to put our Military there - and then they take everything????
These debtors want to tak everything from KEnYA and convincing KEnyans to not pay down the debt will make things liek that flood and your infrastructure MORE WEAK THAN IT ALREADY IS -PEOPLE WILL DIE and it could be avoided
The flood destroy aLL kinds of CROPS and land etc...the debt is only going to grow if Kenya doesnt have the ability to fix these problems for them selves with Kenyan cash. the people will lose good land or access to clean water. HECK no
A tax hike to get out from under the control of a foreign power and keep that from happening is not EVIL - it's self preservation!!!!
it's keeping your culture
it keeping your lands
if protecting your water
its protecting your childdrens future
it s rebuilding flood torn areas
its programs to help the people be fed and housed and have medical supplies - educated...so they know what theya re fighting for and against.
Again, they need to reduce the MP salaries and cost of running government.
He has to leave as well.
Dirty politicians shall not gamble at the expense of the lives of the poor
Well said , my friend
Acurate, he must go
We can't trust him at all cost.. he's a professional liar!!!
@@meshackomukaga8948 the bitter truth is that he tries to calm the mass now so that everybody gets back home ; then he will come up even with sth worse. Thats how politicians prolong their life in office ; thats ugly
We can't trust him
It is not enough that he caved, he must resign! 300 innocent people had to be murdered for him to concede that he cannot be the only one that's right and the entire country is wrong. People did not die in vain. The murderer must resign!!
He only listens to himself
Ruto must be prisoned for crimes against humanity, including his own people in Kenya.
Must resign
Africa unite that how the prime minister of Jamaica behaving brother on sister in Kenya we are feeling the same pain corrupted head of government selfish on self centered
@@odelclarke5193 The Jamaican people are NOT in Haiti helping to colonize our own brothers. We are very close neighbors and we won't. I HATE HYPOCRISY, SO STOP THAT!!!
When he is not flying he is lying
I feel you
200 True
😂😂true kabisa
this is the booby trap! The US and the West are preparing occupation of Kenya. They gave Ruto false advises, but they know what will happen. They are expecting a turmoil in the country, and then NATO will rush to Kenya with military equipment's, then they will stay there forever and ever.
Remember, Ruto signed a non-NATO allied agreement with them.
I am so sorry for your President Ruto is doing in your Country. And sorry for the ones who were lost in the Protests and riots. Hopefully they are in a better place.
Kenya deserves so much better and Respect. God bless everyone in Kenya. And Stay safe and hopefully this problem gets better soon. God bless everyone that lives in Kenya. ✝️💕🇰🇪✝️
🙏🙏
Thankkks
Amen 🙏 🙏
Thanks
reflect after calling Kenyans criminals
Government doesn't need soft protest. They need things like this before they can understand.
Ruto Get Out !!
RUTO MUST RESIGN....!!
Kesho statehouse
WHo ever is convincing the people to riot wants to keep Kenya under the thumb of foreign powers. They may not bein able to afford a big raise yet he has got to explain it to the people to make them understand.
it is worse to have foreign countries dictate where Kenyan natural RESOURCES GO, keeping the country poor and exploited, because of this debt taking your jobs or endangering people. Make them undertstand. And in working together in this way you raise kenya up for your children.
If the goal is to GET OUT FROM COLONIAL CONTROL
AND THE PEOPLE just rioted AGAINST THEIR OWN INTEREST.
JEBus MAry jane and joseph are you kidding me????
who is telling the people to STAY UNDER THUMB AND BE EXPLOITED and your CHILDREN the same because you are STILL IN DEBT WITH INTEREST to another COUNTRY or corporations. you will be PAYING for them to take money away from the people of KENYA----- WHY IS THAT NOT GETting into your mind?
I dont understand...this TAx would be an investment in your homeland??? you might wanna look at who is telling folks this is bad and ask yourself what do they GAIN by keeping Kenya IN DEBT??
MEAnING governments IN OTHER PARTS of the world with anti BLAck agendas or some corporation can dictate policy in YOUR Country to maybe make some LAND go away - I will take all your copper and remove 10 million from your debt...and you are going to be mining it anyway and losing money. Why not for your future??? how is this not comprehended???
OR
Give us 20000 acres to put our Military there - and then they take everything????
These debtors want to tak everything from KEnYA and convincing KEnyans to not pay down the debt will make things liek that flood and your infrastructure MORE WEAK THAN IT ALREADY IS -PEOPLE WILL DIE and it could be avoided
The flood destroy aLL kinds of CROPS and land etc...the debt is only going to grow if Kenya doesnt have the ability to fix these problems for them selves with Kenyan cash. the people will lose good land or access to clean water. HECK no
A tax hike to get out from under the control of a foreign power and keep that from happening is not EVIL - it's self preservation!!!!
it's keeping your culture
it keeping your lands
if protecting your water
its protecting your childdrens future
it s rebuilding flood torn areas
its programs to help the people be fed and housed and have medical supplies - educated...so they know what theya re fighting for and against.
This is a gambling game ruto don't fool Kenyans
We know him
Tunajua zakayo vizuri!!
Ruto , Ruto , Ruto, LISTEN to your people.
ARROGANCE comes before FREE FALL.
We all africans STAND BY people of Kenya.
this is the booby trap! The US and the West are preparing occupation of Kenya. They gave Ruto false advises, but they know what will happen. They are expecting a turmoil in the country, and then NATO will rush to Kenya with military equipment's, then they will stay there forever and ever.
Remember, Ruto signed a non-NATO allied agreement with them.
Nigerians should follow suit.
If the protestors entered parliament, it is their parliament. They have a right to get there. It did not have to happen that way. It is the stubbornness that got us there.
We Americans can learn something from these braves Kenyans . We are over taxed and over taxed and over taxed.
Budget Bill should Not Never Come out,he needs to go Go Out of Office!
Ruto must go to prison!
why wait for people to die before conceding. Kiburi cha viongozi
That's the power of the people
well done kenya f#%@ ruto we want him out of power✊🏿
If ruto want remain as Kenya president he must give us accountability if his own property where he got all this money from
Akunaaa! Huyu mtu hatawai change..ruto must go...he is lying
How I wish my Zimbabwe had an identity like this.... #SaWa Sawa
Its starts with you
Why were US congressmen sitting in Kenya's parliament meeting....Why has Bill Gates been seen there a lot recently.
The so called ruto is busy selling us to the west 😢😢very useless man!! He must go home!!
they are overthrowing him
Viva ✊️
@@tombulimo2976 no to the anti-christ treaty
Freedom is coming, power belongs to the people🎉🎉
Mr Ruto your accounted to shade blood on innocent Kenyans shame upon
He can't withdraw it. He has to send back to parliament for amendments eithin 14 days
Ungeogoza vizuri young youths awagepoteza misha yao is too late kusema warest in peace
I think the government should have listened to the cries of the people before everything descended into chaos, People are struggling, you want to tax basic commodities like that? Good politicians cushion expenses and make life affordable even for the poor,vote Ruto out,guys who sound smart like him at international stage make good business men and not politicians or presidents.Thank you Kenyans, African leaders only listen when you twist their hears.Keep it up, from Zambia!!
Step down Ruto
This “opinion” of citizens can not be overheard 🇰🇪
Regards Muhd Tariq Veder
he must resign ✌️
Ruto you're useless politicians
Why the Government dont seek other ways of expand their revenue base . Cut corruption and excess social spending of Government officials .
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE!
How did we reach at debts? All former leaders should be arrested and brought to book
He cannot be trusted
Never again!!
African in general need military rules but not this politicians who lie to there peoples
But then, who is the terrorist between him and those kids!?
He is using military that should protect kenyans to terrorize kenyans
Must be. Back to parlmnt immediately
YA Allah Give us arms to Defend our self. Immediately
Well fancy that. Smarter move than your last one. Next move?
I'd like to see😂... Lazima ashuke... He MUST resign
Why Americans are concerning in kenyans issues?
So even kenyans are concerning in American issues? Wake up Africa 💪🏻
This guy is talking as if hes from another planet,the bill is opressive
The power of people
We are going to start unsubscribing if don’t bring back Miss Pulki these lady is not good period please respect our data and time we aren’t stupid to watch your channel and leave al jazira please we demand for miss Pulki
You have agreed after nearly 200 innocent wananchi killed by your merciless kid you must resign
mr.ruto you go home and relax and it's time start your Old business 🌽 rosted maize corn you are no more our president
Congratulations 👏👏👏👏
It's not over, we need him out of that seat... he's now a terrorist
major issue not finance bill was overtaxing and funds would go to few peoples pockets
Hi. You ain’t seen nothing yet.
Regards Muhd. Tariq Veder 🇰🇪
P.S.: who are the “criminals “?
Who’s wealth is increasing???
Leave the church ⛪️ in the village, or the masjid in the wadi!
A great share of electricity bills (2/3 two thirds) is going to Kenyatta family and this concerns only electricity, imagine the rest, it has gone too far my dear….
Love 🇰🇪
Arrest him
Too late Ruto, you had your chance to avoid this.
Time to go
Ruto he is the Devil Lucifer in Kenyan Soil!
We are not fools!
..may God bless our Kenya mother Land
still cant believe that he had the audacity to call us "criminals"
Power is in the people uniting.✊
In the state we say that shit flows downhill and payday is on Fridays. Ruto must go. Back to the streets!
Must be wait souls are lost before he can revoke the bill.
Anyways, you are a real leader sent to the people. You hear the cry of your people. Let other African leaders learn from you. God bless you president Ruto.
As for the people that died, may their Martyr souls rest in peace.
Higgins stop lying. Ruto must go
He has got blood on his dirty hands. These bad leaders rather than serve exploit and kill their people. I hope he sleeps well.
Smart guy
This “opinion” of citizens can not be overheard 🇰🇪
Regards Muhd Tariq Veder 🇰🇪
He is withdrawing to be taken to which parliament the vandalized one? And even then parliament on recess
That's all we wanted 🎉
Our constitution can't allow for withdrawal
He must go
Criminals are under your command, your police. You just have to resign sir.
Count your blessings! If this was not Kenya, the army would have been deployed for weeks and many more may have died. Ruto responded slowly but positively. Now we can rethink our budget/spending priorities, not rethink the whole government. Stay on it but do not keep starting over. 1Love
Simple description, no one can believe him, his modern day Judas.
Higgins is out of touch. This government is very wasteful. Instead of cutting out projects, they should reduce parliamentary salaries and numbers. Why waste money on statehouse renovations?
If they want us to believe they are responsible enough to manage the increased taxes, they need to show this now by reducing wastage.
THOSE ATE JUST GEN-Z NOT CRIMINALS! NOWADAYS GENERATION IS VERY WISE!
Ruto pliz come and rule Uganda, it seems you are a good president. It seems you care about your people.
The man is turning other wise after loss of lives.
I am disappointed with all the women MPs that voted for the bill.
Shame.
Ruto must go
Ruto will leave with Prayers!!
The Luo/Nyanza folk are easier to rule... I believe Baba Raila would have had his way with that bill and blindly defended saying "Baba anasema"
Corruption and 😈 Worshiping
All over the world, forces of division are extremely active. Young people of Kenya should reject the stupid & destructive tribal division. Unity is the path to felicity.
These pple think tht black millennials and gen Z r playing😂😂😂
Why withdrawing, go on and sign it, nonsense.
The dream for a new Kenya is now or never. Why did we had to lose lives?
Mgonjee Thursday
The security forces need overhauling .How could there be an army and Parliament got stormed , President plane got burnt .Time for a review of the the political/ economic and social structure in kenya .Rights groups love unchecked mayhem .
Power to the People achana na propaganda za uda
Is this a journalist or AI???????????am confused 😅😅😅
Rise the people wages
Kenyans must vote him out in the next election
Another news source says 20 people died.
Thats what they do saddened by the reports but not even coming from the soul useless statements let us be in our Nairobi
#onlythroughKenyatheworldwillchange
Hold your expresident and his supporters accountable for financial borrowing. He should be probed financially and otherwise. All long serving and served leaders are the brains behind economic killer to different economies in Africa.
Remove him
I swear on Ohio rizz The President is supps cringe😅
Congratulations mr president
what condelences is he sending !!!!!!!
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