Tensions Rise in Kenya: Possible Revival of Anti-Tax Protests During National Strike

Protesters in Kenya are gearing up for a nationwide strike in response to controversial tax reforms proposed by the government. The protestors are seeking to pressure the government to reconsider these reforms, which are part of austerity measures recommended by the International Monetary Fund.

The government has issued warnings against engaging in violence and has set a deadline for protests to end by 6:30pm local time. The decision to implement these tax reforms has sparked widespread discontent among Kenyan citizens who are already feeling the impact of economic hardships.

Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi on the growing tension in the country, while Reginald Kadzutu, an associate lecturer and economist at Oxford Brookes University, provides insight on the latest developments from the UK. As protesters prepare to take to the streets, the future of Kenya remains uncertain amidst growing unrest and calls for change.