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Kenyan President Ruto Withdraws Controversial financial Bill After Deadly Protests

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Kenyan President William Ruto announces his decision not to sign the contentious financial bill following mass protests that claimed at least 23 lives. “The people have spoken,” Ruto said in a televised site. Despite the bill’s withdrawal, protesters plan a “One Million People March” to demand further action. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has … Read more

Video shows protesters storm parliament in Kenya

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Protesters have stormed Kenya’s parliament and Nairobi City Hall is on fire as outrage builds against a controversial money management bill that has sparked widespread protests. CNN’s Jim Acosta, Richard Quest and Larry Madowo report. Want to stay up to date on the day’s top stories? Sign up for CNN’s 5 Things newsletter, and we’ll … Read more