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Nairobi \u2014 In 2024, protests by young Kenyans sent shock waves through the country’s political scene, forcing the government to drop proposed taxes and fire several ministers. The youth movement highlighted the challenges Kenya faces as the government tries to increase revenues from citizens who are grappling with the high cost of living and are angry about corruption and what they see as attempts to stifle dissent.<\/p>\n
As the year comes to an end, President William Ruto’s government and a large…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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