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Kenya's president withdraws finance bill amid violent protests

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A protester lobs back a teargas canister at police during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes and the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi. (Photo by Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images)
A protester lobs back a teargas canister at police during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes and the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi. (Photo by Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images)

Kenya's President is withdrawing a controversial tax increase proposal after violent protests across the country. At least six people were killed Tuesday when police fired on demonstrators in Nairobi. Protesters stormed the parliament and other buildings, setting them on fire.

CNN international correspondent Larry Madowo has been on the ground at the demonstrations. He joins host Scott Tong to discuss the latest on the ground and the significance of the events.

This segment aired on June 26, 2024.

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