Kenya's President came to power by appealing to the common people, describing himself as a “hustler” and vowing relief from economic pain. But Tuesday's deadly chaos in the capital, Nairobi, shows how far support for him has turned.
Kenya's President ascended to power by championing the cause of the common people, presenting himself as a "hustler" committed to alleviating economic hardships. However, the violent events on Tuesday in Nairobi illustrate a dramatic shift in public sentiment against him. Although he revoked his plans on Wednesday, his earlier agendas led to a chaotic event in the country.
During the chaos, part of parliament was set ablaze as protesters stormed in and lawmakers fled. Tragically, casualties were reported on the streets, with medical personnel and watchdog groups alleging that police fired upon demonstrators. The military was subsequently mobilized. The unrest stemmed from a youth-led movement's opposition to President William Ruto's government passing a finance bill, which they argued would exacerbate economic challenges for Kenyans. Despite widespread criticism, the bill was approved by lawmakers and is anticipated to be signed by Ruto, despite calls from religious leaders labelling it as "unjustified."
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