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The finance bill fury, Nairobi's streets on fire

Anti-tax protesters in Nairobi clashed with riot police on Tuesday, blocking roads and burning tires after recent tax legislation caused deadly unrest.

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Protests persist in Nairobi despite president's concessions

Tear gas filled Nairobi's streets on Thursday amid a heavy security presence ahead of protests against a controversial finance bill.

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Kenya's president Ruto withdraws finance bill after deadly protests

The apparent concession came to pass after at least 22 people were killed and scores injured in violent protests in the capital of Nairobi.

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Protesters clash with police in Nairobi

Police opened fire on the crowds and used teargas to disperse people. Multiple deaths have been reported.

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Several killed as anti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament

Prices for fuel, food and other necessities have soared in the country, where President Ruto has vowed to quash unrest.

Kenya

Kenya's parliament set on fire after anti-tax protests turn violent

A part of the parliament building in Nairobi was set on fire by protesters who managed to break inside following protests gathering thousands, while reports say several dead bodies can be seen in the streets of the Kenyan capital.

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WATCH: Nationwide protests in Kenya over controversial tax proposals

Thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets of Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday to protest against new tax proposals in the government's annual budget.

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Mass arrests in Nairobi as tax hike protests continue

Over 200 protesters were arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, during protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill.

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Respiratory diseases plague Kenya as people cook with firewood

Experts say cooking with cheap biomass like firewood is a big part of the problem.

Nature

Elephants call each other by unique names, new study reveals

Researchers found that the low rumbles of African elephants could be them calling one another by name.

Earth News

‘Carbon colonialism’: The dark side of carbon credit schemes

Carbon credit companies are evicting communities across Africa.

Climate

World Water Day: Water is a human right so why are so many struggling?

From dried-up rivers to poisoned water, people around the world are struggling to meet a basic need.

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WATCH: Kenyan 10-year-old tackling climate change by planting trees

In partnership with Media City

At just ten years old, Karen Wanjiru Kimani has planted more than 30,000 trees and cleared tons of plastic pollution from her local environment.

Kenya

Kenyan Marathon superstar, Kelvin Kiptum, killed in car accident

The 24-year-old and his coach were killed after their car veered off the road between the towns of Eldoret and Kaptagat in western Kenya

Kenya

Massive fire in Nairobi kills 3 and injures nearly 300

Blaze apparently caused by an exploding truck reached many residents in their homes overnight.

Climate

Meet the young people who face a future as climate migrants

What does climate mobility mean? Young Africans and Pacific Islanders share their thoughts from the frontlines at COP28.

Earth News

Kenya: Millions displaced by the worst flooding in 100 years

There is no end in sight for the extreme weather.

Europe News

Kenyan president urges 'reciprocal' relation between Africa and Europe

William Ruto, the president of Kenya, called on Tuesday for a "reciprocal" and "balanced" relation between the African continent and the European Union.

Climate

World has less than 68 days of sugar in stockpiles due to El Nino

Dry El Nino weather patterns have led sugar prices to more than double.

Earth News

Kenya: Maasai women are turning harmful cacti into food and bio-gas

Local farmers say the cacti now compete for critical resources, jeopardising community lands, wildlife reserves and livestock ranches.

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