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Kenyan Police Crack Down on Tax Protesters

  • More than 20 anti-government protesters were arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, during demonstrations against newly imposed taxes.
  • Kenyan police fired teargas at opposition protesters marching to protest tax increases
  • Tear gas was fired at protesters in Kenya's capital and other parts of the country during demonstrations against newly imposed taxes.
  • Odinga announced plans to launch a petition to remove President William Ruto from office and collect 10 million signatures.
  • The protests are a response to tax hikes imposed by the government to address the country's growing debt repayments and fund job-creating initiatives.
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