Kenya's Ruto Makes Sudden U-turn on Tax Hike | Vantage on Firstpost

Kenya's president William Ruto announced his decision to withdraw the controversial tax hike bill after deadly protests killed at least 23 people around the country. The announcement marks a stark U-turn for Ruto, who had criticised Tuesday's protests as "treasonous". What explains the change in Ruto's stand? What happens next? Alyson le Grange tells you.

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