Kenya’s President William Ruto has taken drastic action in response to weeks of protests in the country by dismissing nearly all of his cabinet ministers. The protests, which have been primarily focused on high taxes and poor governance, have prompted Ruto to cancel proposed tax increases and promise to create a new, more efficient government.
Despite the tax increases being cancelled, demonstrations calling for Ruto to resign have continued. The ongoing unrest has underscored the deep dissatisfaction among Kenyan citizens with the current administration.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on the latest developments. Joining him is Stella Agara, an Africa Governance and Security Analyst and tax reform campaigner, to provide expert analysis on the situation.
The protests in Kenya highlight the growing discontent among the population and the need for significant reforms to address the concerns of the people. Ruto’s decision to dismiss the majority of his cabinet is just the beginning of what promises to be a period of significant change in the country’s leadership.
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