Kenyan President William Ruto reportedly announced on 26 June 2024 that he will not be signing the Finance Bill 2024 into law and will withdraw the legislation (previous coverage). This follows protests against certain tax increases that have resulted in violent clashes and the death of over 20 people. The Finance Bill was passed in parliament on 25 June, including several amendments to address public concerns. According to an earlier presidential release, this included, among other things, …