Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation following a day of violent protests, vowing to prevent further unrest he described as instigated by organized criminals.
He emphasized maintaining peace and stability, deploying military forces to control the escalating demonstrations against new tax proposals.
Despite facing significant opposition, Ruto defended the necessity of these taxes to manage Kenya’s substantial debt.
The unrest has highlighted deep public dissatisfaction, posing a critical challenge to Ruto’s leadership and economic plans.
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