Скачать или смотреть Ruto was whisked away to avoid confrontation with young anti-tax protesters

Kenyan President William Ruto had to be whisked away by his security team after he attended the consecration of a bishop in the town of Nyahururu Sunday.

Local media reported that Ruto’s security team took the decision when they realized the crowds were there to confront him.

Young anti-tax protesters had blocked vehicles belonging to leaders of Ruto’s ruling Kenya Kwanza party.

Meanwhile, the Kenyan leader has praised young protesters and promised to engage with them amid demonstrations over his government’s plans to raise revenues through additional taxes. David Doyle of Reuters has more.
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