"Kenya Erupts: Protests Demand Ruto's Resignation Amid Clashes"
TL;DR
Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters demanding President William Ruto's resignation over misgovernance, corruption, and the deaths of dozens of demonstrators. Despite Ruto's concessions, including withdrawing $2.7bn in tax hikes and firing his cabinet, protests continue, calling for a "total shutdown" of the country. The unrest marks the biggest crisis of Ruto's two-year tenure, with over 40 people killed in the demonstrations.
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- One killed as Kenyan anti-government protests intensify again Reuters
- Kenya protests live: Police fire tear gas as crowds call for Ruto to resign Al Jazeera English
- Demonstration Alert for U.S. Citizens USEmbassy.gov
- Liveblog: Tuesday shutdown protests Nation
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