Violent Protests Erupt In Kenya, Resulting In Six Deaths And Tear-Gassing Of Over 50 Schoolchildren, Following President Ruto’s Inspirational Speech At France Summit And Audio Salary Increment

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Written By Oshiobugie Omo-Ikirodah

Kenya has been rocked by violent protests, leading to six fatalities and the tear-gassing of more than 50 schoolchildren, as citizens express their dissatisfaction with the escalating cost of living. The protests took place just days after President Ruto delivered an inspirational speech at the France Summit and announced a salary increment for workers, which some Kenyans have dismissed as mere audio and PR stunts. CONTINUE READING

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According to a health worker at the Eagle Nursing Home clinic in Nairobi’s Kangemi neighborhood, 53 children were treated after being exposed to tear gas at their school. The children, aged approximately 10 to 15, experienced shock but are now with their parents, and tensions surrounding the incident are gradually subsiding.

The response of Kenyan police to the protests has drawn criticism from human rights watchdogs, as their use of excessive force has been called into question. Demonstrators in various parts of Nairobi set tires ablaze and partially dismantled an entrance to a recently constructed toll expressway, seen by some as a symbol of inequality. CONTINUE READING

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Opposition leader Raila Odinga, who lost the previous year’s election to President William Ruto, has been urging Kenyans to protest against the country’s mounting debt and rising prices. Odinga accused the police of obstructing his planned speech by denying access to the designated site and vowed that the protests would persist.

The frustration among Kenyans has been exacerbated by new taxes, resulting in inflation of around 8%. Petroleum product taxes, including gasoline, have doubled from 8% to 16%, with expected ripple effects on the cost of living. Odinga called on President Ruto to repeal the legislation implementing these new measures, citing the plight of citizens going to bed and waking up hungry.

Amidst the unrest, it is crucial to note that President Ruto’s inspirational speech at the France Summit and the alleged salary increment for workers have been met with skepticism by Kenyans, who claim that it was merely an audio presentation and PR tactics.

The situation remains tense in Kenya as citizens continue to demand relief from economic hardships, while the government faces the challenge of restoring stability and addressing the grievances of its people.

Source: Bushradiogist