Kenyan president says he won't sign tax-hike bill that sparked deadly protests

Nairobi, Kenya — In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Kenyan President William Ruto said that he’s decided not to sign a bill that included a series of tax increases. He spoke one day after more than 20 people were killed during protests against the bill that led to clashes with police. "I concede and therefore I will not sign the 2024 finance bill. It shall subsequently be withdrawn and that shall be our collective position," he said. Ruto made the statement from the State House on...