Kenya Scraps Tax Hikes Amid Protests

In Kenya, the government has made significant changes to its finance bill, scrapping some proposed tax hikes in response to public pressure and protests. The scrapped taxes include a 16% levy on bread, as well as a proposed value-added tax (VAT) on the same item. The decision was driven by a need to protect Kenyans from increased cost of living. However, it's worth noting that some sources report that 210 people were arrested during protests against the finance bill, including protesters, journalists, and observers from rights groups.