Will the unrest in Kenya escalate? | Inside Story
It all started with peaceful protests against a finance bill tabled in Kenya's parliament.
The proposed legislation includes tax increases to raise extra funds the government says it needs to pay off public debt.
The protests intensified, crowds stormed the parliament compound and the military was deployed.
Security forces used live rounds, killing and injuring many.
A defiant President William Ruto called the demonstrations treasonous, and promised to take a tough stance on what he called anarchy.
So, will the unrest be contained?
Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam
Guests:
Hassan Khannenje -- Director of the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies, a research and policy think-tank based in the Kenyan capital
Westen Shilaho -- International Relations Scholar at the University of the Witwatersrand and author of the book, 'Political Power and Tribalism in Kenya'.
Otsieno Namwaya -- East Africa Director of Human Rights Watch
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The protest is not only about finance bill but accountability of public resources.
@jacqdanieles
2 күн бұрын
Bit late, eh? But better late than never, I suppose ...
@alastairjhunter3666
2 күн бұрын
And rampant corruption in ALL government agencies. Particularly the police, judiciary and politicians
@kap849
2 күн бұрын
@@jacqdanielesit's the straw that broke the camel's back.
@ekeneigwenagu239
2 күн бұрын
@@jacqdanieles So it has to take 25 lives? People's children?
@Cyborg2993
2 күн бұрын
@@ekeneigwenagu239who killed them ,the government or the protesters, is protest illegal in democracy?
Ruto managed to unite Kenyans because of his lies, corruption and arrogance. Time for him to go now.
@GoshoJusa
2 күн бұрын
When did he unite Kenyans??? By employing Kalenjins and kikuyus???? He killed luos last year how can we forget? Ruto is a criminal
@b.3940
2 күн бұрын
@@GoshoJusaplease look at that statement from a macro perspective instead of a micro one and the statement will make sense.
@loremipsum6484
2 күн бұрын
@@b.3940 Usijali ni hasira inamfanya ametype hivo 😁
@b.3940
2 күн бұрын
@@loremipsum6484 hasira hasara. Thanks.
@abduljalilmahama5682
2 күн бұрын
He is deceptive and must go
He called patriotic Kenyans criminals when we clearly know who the criminals are
@geralda.perreiraovpguyana948
2 күн бұрын
Ruto and his ministers, the IMF/World Bank, and the US/Western governments are the criminals. Long live the fighting spirit of the Kenyan people.
@Exit9_tv
2 күн бұрын
A dictator killing Kenyans🇰🇪for no reason
@EkomeStudios
23 сағат бұрын
because he´s corrupted with westernized mindset. He must Go..
For those deads the president should resign
@liliangatobu4106
2 күн бұрын
Very true.thanks so much
@gibson2675
2 күн бұрын
Zimbabwe president should resign as well
@missedcall.254
2 күн бұрын
did Ruto kill them?
@carlingari8850
2 күн бұрын
@@missedcall.254 Kenyans with your IQ level are the reason we keep installing dunderheads into leadership.
@samwa9496
2 күн бұрын
Did Ruto kill why destroy properties you should be answerable
We are not criminals. We are peaceful protesters
@thamm1699
2 күн бұрын
who is that fired the beutiful buildings? Is that a peaceful protest?
@levismachira4595
2 күн бұрын
@@thamm1699 which building and you are a Kenyan
@thamm1699
2 күн бұрын
@@levismachira4595 Dont you sow at the video ? A solution does not come with violence.
@levismachira4595
2 күн бұрын
@thamm1699 if you were Kenyan you would understand its the police creating violence. We are peaceful protestors
@EkomeStudios
23 сағат бұрын
@@thamm1699 you lost your mindset, by saying such, Africans should stand together and not division. these African presidents are Criminals and thats the Fact, take or leave it.
Kick him out of office
@IamMathenge
2 күн бұрын
we need help
@geralda.perreiraovpguyana948
2 күн бұрын
Right on
Kenya is greater than everyone and Kenya MUST prevail. Power belongs to the people ✊
Here’s what the government should do, reduce their salaries to zero and use the money to pay their debts instead of increase taxes on the poor.
@judygichohi2464
2 күн бұрын
Fr fr
@kap849
2 күн бұрын
Walipwe na pay scale ya primary School teachers, eehhh.
@faithwainaina8504
2 күн бұрын
Why do they even get much...what are they doing in office...waende wote
@BlackIndlovu402
2 күн бұрын
Ruto and his sychophants should return all stolen public land and funds. They should pay off the debt with all the stolen public funds they've stashed in offshore accounts.
@Nja_kas
Күн бұрын
Tax cigarettes 100%
Proud of kenyans. We Ethiopians should learn a valuable lesson from our neighbours.
@Khalid-mf3iu
2 күн бұрын
Unity and courage 👍
@fabianjoy12875
2 күн бұрын
We are good runners yea
@user-wt4lu6pp5v
2 күн бұрын
Even Rwandans have to!
@Oh-God-Of-All-Creation
2 күн бұрын
Our leaders are failing us.
@tomk5529
2 күн бұрын
😂
hello Al Jazeera tomorrow we will be at state house Nairobi come with your cameras it will be live on the ground ✊✊
@user-ct7bi3ct8x
2 күн бұрын
Seems like some one gonna take a selfie 🤳 on the president seat 💺 from the way am seeing 😁😁
We wish these protesters could come and free Zimbabwe. They are very brave 😊
@CCMNEWS20
2 күн бұрын
Show us the way, we will come like we entered that parliament 😂
@Rgkush
2 күн бұрын
Blink twice if you need help guys
@liliangatobu4106
2 күн бұрын
Just do gain courage. and don't stand in terms of tribes.hold hands as one nation and u will defeat the bad regime
@b.3940
2 күн бұрын
@@CCMNEWS20🤣🤣😂🤣
@kathiramohammed6164
2 күн бұрын
You can rent us😂😂😂😂
Congratulations to the young Kenyans. Say no to corruption, say no to bad leadership.
The courage and resilience of young Kenyans is commendable.
We are not out of the woods yet, as per law he has to return it to parliament or assent to it in 14 days, if he does neither it automatically becomes a law in 14 days. And guess what, parliament is in recess till 23rd July! So zakayo again is lying to us and thinks he is smart.
@chesengeny
2 күн бұрын
The parliament can be recalled
@davidkahura4606
2 күн бұрын
WAH!!!😮
We are saying RUTO MUST GO PERIOD!!!
@kap849
2 күн бұрын
VERY SIMPLE.
What we want is ruto to resign he is not capable to lead kemya. He is corrupt with his sorounding people and also he is pythologycal liar which i have ever seen so what we want he must resign
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾The bill has been dropped. Now we want the president to step down.
@jacqdanieles
2 күн бұрын
How likely is that?
@antoniobandy
2 күн бұрын
The bill will pass as no confidence after 21 days. We are not fools.
@liliangatobu4106
2 күн бұрын
The bill has bn rejected in word of mouth,read article 115 of constitution and understand better
@jiji-sh2km
2 күн бұрын
Haraka tena sana
@Emy_Watson
2 күн бұрын
It is a process don't be fooled by Ruto
Ruto should resign. He has lost the mandate and trust of ppl
@kap849
2 күн бұрын
Much more realistic for Kenyans to kick him out.
@clintonfong1958
2 күн бұрын
He won’t for sure. He is a strong representative of US in Africa.
@theresaadams7143
19 сағат бұрын
@@clintonfong1958 He will be forced to resign. Genz is going to make it happen.
Ruto must go!! 30 Dead, where is the ICC
@joylenetum1250
2 күн бұрын
*More than 300 dead
@artsamuel2907
2 күн бұрын
@@joylenetum1250 Wow!!🥲🥲🥲
@stwartic4296
2 күн бұрын
About 300 dead!!
@artsamuel2907
2 күн бұрын
@@stwartic4296 OMD’s 😳🥲 Ruto cannot be allowed to stay? Too much blood spilt.
@madhere0990
2 күн бұрын
300!
It will not escalate if the ICC convict resigns.
Tomorrow we are on, we are done with this government!!! Aende home!!!
We are angry because we are mourning our sons and daughters why should our children die??? Is this Finance Bill more important than our children? Why should our police men go to Haiti??? While we have our problems here?
Ladies in Kenya 🇰🇪 are brave Long live the ladies
Ruto must go..... ruto go to america and dance there with your friends
@lionchampion587
2 күн бұрын
💯👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Ruto must resign he is a liar and hyprocrite period!
🇰🇪👏👋👏👋👏👋👏👋👏👋👏👋👏👋 NEXT THING TO DO Mr. President RUTO is to RESIGN after WITHDRAWING this 2024/2025 TAX BILL.✔️👍
You can't change corruption when it's part of the culture, it's not just politicians.
@jacqdanieles
2 күн бұрын
🎯
@IvonivicBusines
2 күн бұрын
Period exactly corruption is deep rooted in their culture
Not signing the bill is a PR stand.
@helennjeri5588
21 сағат бұрын
how
The president has bowed down to the Gen z pressure a few hours ago! But still the Gen z are still planning to occupy statehouse tomorrow 😅 people are tired.
@andallaathman3856
2 күн бұрын
We know him very well he is professional in lying the Dr of lie even yesterday called Kenya treasonous and dangerous criminals
@andallaathman3856
2 күн бұрын
We know him very well he is professional in lying the Dr of lie even yesterday called Kenya treasonous and dangerous criminals
@andallaathman3856
2 күн бұрын
We know him very well he is professional in lying the Dr of lie even yesterday called Kenya treasonous and dangerous criminals
@andallaathman3856
2 күн бұрын
We know him very well he is professional in lying the Dr of lie even yesterday called Kenya treasonous and dangerous criminals
@andallaathman3856
2 күн бұрын
We know him very well he is professional in lying the Dr of lie even yesterday called Kenya treasonous and dangerous criminals
President Ruto is accountable to the people of Kenya. These Mpigs and leadership should cut their spending. Don't waste then turn to Kenyans to pay up. We are fed up!!!!😡😡😡
I stand with the spirit of all those comrades who have lost their lives due to arrogant horrible regime.
Peace and prosperity to Kenya and Africa, I wish you the best and for ever brighter futures for you all.
The military’s mandate is to protect its citizens and not kill it. Sad for the deaths recorded.
Thanks Mr Shilaho ...you put it as it is..... from Nairobi Kenya
Congratulations the people of Kenya
Kenya should get his house in order first before try to play super hero that will save Haiti.
@rosean374
2 күн бұрын
Yeah. It was not a good look. To be shooting and killing their own civilians. Shame on Kenyan Police
@leokapere
2 күн бұрын
our corrupt president might have been paid some money to send our brothers and sisters to Haiti, no Kenyan wanted our police men and women to be sacrified by this regime, they never listen only chest thumbing
@254dweller
2 күн бұрын
You're right. Once all is in order we will bring our boys back. This bootleg president is sacrificing those officers for his personal nefarious reasons. I bet money is top of that list. We the people don't want anything to do with fixing Haiti's crisis anyway. It existed long before our republic ever did.
@MohamedAmin-zz8wo
2 күн бұрын
He sent our police there while he pocketed the millions from the Western masters
The strict and forceful tactics employed by Kenyan police on their own citizens make their mission in Haiti concerning
We need the president to tighten his grip in the fight against impunity, corruption and misappropriation of our public resources...otherwise he has no point asking us for more taxes.
@user-bc2in7oe3l
2 күн бұрын
You fool he is the corruption, u think he cares where the money goes after collection, he just wants his share
The movement has now changed now that we are done with finance bill we can't be lead by someone who has killed our own
It's not politics it's a revolution
Ethiopian GOV started feeding school children’s breakfast and lunch so no family should not be worrying. Why is Kenya want to tax bread and cooking oil? 😊
The president should resign
Ruto is the criminal
Gen Z actually entered the parliament 😂😂😂
@cgitahi
2 күн бұрын
And ate at the cafeteria . 😆
@keziah243
2 күн бұрын
One person want to manage us like 🐔
@liliangatobu4106
2 күн бұрын
@@keziah243this will never happen
@user-ct7bi3ct8x
2 күн бұрын
I saw another Gen Z trying to act like the speaker of the parliament after braking into the parliament 😁😁
Wow such a great coverage as a Kenyan youth who took part in a couple of the protests, this is a true and comprehensive coverage. Kudos!
I will advise gen Z to avoid two things tribalism and political parties. This to enemies has destroyed our beloved country since 1963. Avoid these two as much as possible. I do support you, I belong to gen X.
People rule. Not money. I respect Kenya
Interesting that Kenya has sent police to Haiti to help restore law and order, yet at home the country is in turmoil, Interesting.
@moeawale4891
2 күн бұрын
Ever heard the oxymoronic english word ? Doesn't charity starts at home before venturing into distance neighborhoods?
The capped man speaking the truth, just why Kenyans are in rage
He finally backed down and refused to sign it consequently withdrew the bill.... but the bottom line is we are tired and sick of his government, policies, the officials... everything innit
Thank you Weston and Otieno the message was delivered very well articulated .
Viva kenia
President Ruto has withdrawn the finance bill tonight
@thesoulgvng
2 күн бұрын
withdrawn not REJECTED
@joylenetum1250
2 күн бұрын
Only parliament can withdraw a bill. He withdrew knowing parliament is n recession till July 22. Since he didn't reject it, it will automatically become law after 14-21 days. This is pure PR
@solomonweru8874
2 күн бұрын
After 14 days it will law automatically unless mps cancel otherwise ni story za jaba
@elizabethmuganzi6261
2 күн бұрын
They have no mace, symbol of authority for the speaker. By essence, null and void all theyxtry to do. @@joylenetum1250
@elizabethmuganzi6261
2 күн бұрын
The politicians adorn in expensive attires, shoes, watches, and so to their families. They are running all businesses with the government, people pay taxes, as the sane is just misappriopriated. Road construction works are now by special persons in good books with the president n leader of government. KPLC is controlled by Ndindi Nyoro one crony to the president. There is constant power outraged in Kenya. People pay for electricity, yet the money is shared as if the KPLC dams don't require maintenance. We experienced in 1980s, former President Daniel Arap Moi, collapsed all parastals. Today, no parastals nor individual managed institutions that replaced the parastals. The same politicians including the speaker Wetangula, and Prime cabinet minister M.Mudavadi, looted the assets. People get tired to see the President entourage to the western world, week after week. IMF & World Bank releasing money when citizens are complaining. Doctors are poorly remuneration, hospitals lack just the basics. People are upset ,angry to be governed by thugs who are darlings of the Western countries both making life too hard for all Kenyans. We have adult kids as old as 45 years and are jobless. The destruction in the country is great. Governors are not delivering. They embezzle public funds with their families who work together. There is no accountability. We understand, there are forces against the candidate to Presidency Kenyans prefer. Why should external forces drive decisions for Kenyans. Why are elections never free and fair. Why are Venezuelans masterminds of Kenyas elections? Why would Kenya have an Embassy in Venezuela? Kenyans wish to know why Western countries allow economic hitmen to operate as if for their countries and cause mayhem destroying economies of the world. I have read some of the comments or voices as spoken by Kenyans, hence noting for all to read. With benefit of doubt. The leaders all have wives and mistresses at the expense of poor Kenyans paying taxes.
Tomorrow ruto must go
I pray that God almighty will make Nigerians to be brave like this, so Nigerians will be liberated from wicked and evil leaders who have ruined and destroyed Nigeria.
Tell Ruto to go and bring back all the companies that he forced out of the country since he took over power....We have spoken
He should step down!
Somalia 🇸🇴 Gen Z need to stand up to the current regime that is backed by IMF and NGO. Stand up and take your country back
@huzznei7890
2 күн бұрын
They will never listen to you they only know how to migrate to other countries when things get bad ..they don't care
We are tired of African leaders keeping Africa poor!!! Enough is enough!
Liz until he fully scrapes it off him claiming that he won’t sign it doesn’t make him gain any credibility with Kenyans. Read the comments and you’ll understand what we mean.
Serving your country should be by love and passion and not for money like this bastard's of politicians do
Workers MUST own and control the means of production.
Kenyan politics has always been about dividing citizens along tribal lines. We are a 60yr old republic and older people are completely unable to think past 'our person' politics. Gen Z and other young people have broken this barrier. We have to fix this nation and rid it of CORRUPTION and POWER ABUSE. I dream of a Kenya where public officials are terrified of misappropriating public resources because they know there are REAL consequences.
Man,I love my country,Kenya
Kenyans please and please we beg you,kick ruto out of the office.Ruto is disconnected from the reality and he is speaking about"hijacking"of the mouvement !He must go!
Ruto must go!
Also note that the militray massacred more than 250 people that night in Githurai. We are tired!
It cost lives and bloodshed for him to listen.
I live in America and would be protesting myself if we had such a tax bill here. Not to mention people there are struggling and the government wants to add to their hardship. Keep fighting!
Make no mistake! All of it is because of Ruto. He was deputy president for 10 years! He was a minister and an MP before that! He and his kin have been looting for the last 20 years!
@missedcall.254
2 күн бұрын
he was chosen by majority kenyans despite your argument. Wait for his re-election 2027
@carlingari8850
2 күн бұрын
@@missedcall.254 How is whatever you said relevant to my original comment? Besides, if he was legitimately elected, why hasn't he ever agreed to IEBC server audits? The protests clearly worked, so wait for 2027 ni wewe na matako yako. We shall keep agitating for the next 3 years, our goal is to overhaul parliament because it has clearly failed in its oversight role.
@missedcall.254
2 күн бұрын
@@carlingari8850 Ruto is in power and that's it. Want to remove him from the power? I can give you a menu!
@carlingari8850
2 күн бұрын
@@missedcall.254 I don't need your menu. Ruto being in power is neither here nor there. We want to deal with the agencies that are supposed to keep him in check. We will single out those legislators until the fear of the sovereign is back and they start legislating for mwananchi's benefit and not the president's. Makumbafu kama nyinyi, stay in the back seat and keep your mouths shut!
@missedcall.254
2 күн бұрын
@@carlingari8850 empty minds thinking you can change behaviour of our politicians. Just sit and wait for 2027 and you fools will do the same mistakes then start crying again!!!
Weston Shihalo has it right on the ball...splendid analysis,kudos!
I wish peace to my lovely neighbor Kenya from Ethiopia,Addis Ababa!
@dalac_93
6 минут бұрын
People need to do the same in Ethiopia 🇪🇹. Abiy can’t lead Ethiopia he is begging IMF for money
Ruto should resign we have lost trust and confidence in him and his regime. He showed no remorse on those young protesters killed by the police operating under instructions from his own officials.
Big up Kenya people power 💯💯👍🏿
Corrupt, Corrupt,Corrupt,Corrupt
he's calling you criminals now
RUTO MUST GO
Thank you for covering the historic events in Kenya. Please ensure that you have at least one female in future panels.
Yes
Imagine the audacity to call people criminals when they're fighting for their future and that of their families.
We have money! We just dont trust our government with it !!!
Karen Nyamu must resign
Bravo Kenyans! Stand for ur right.
Al Jazeera left no stone unturned Our media was in a hotbed in statehouse
No one is bigger than Kenya,not even president Ruto.
They called the MPs on phone and told them to reject Finance Bill 2024...
The Ruto government bears significant responsibility for the deaths and injuries during the recent protests in Kenya over the proposed finance bill: President Ruto acknowledged the "unfortunate situation" and said at least 22 people were killed and 200 wounded during the protests. Amnesty International placed accountability for the tragic events on President Ruto, condemning the loss of lives during the protests and emphasizing the need for responsible leadership. Ruto had vowed to "quash unrest at whatever cost" and deployed the military, which the High Court later ordered suspended. The deputy president blamed the intelligence agency for failing to inform the government of the public sentiment, suggesting a lack of preparedness and understanding of the situation. The people of Kenya should immediately overthrow the Ruto government. The protests led Ruto to ultimately withdraw the controversial finance bill, which appears to be a concession to the public demands. The next government should focus on addressing the underlying issues through dialogue and reforms as Ruto has not indicated.
RUTO MUST GO PERIOD!!! We do not trust this government anymore.
Hope they go and free Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 too
SOMETHING PEOPLE ARE NOT ASKING THEMSELVES... WHY WAR ALL OVER THE WORLD?? THERE'S SOMETHING PEOPLE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT. INTEREST OF OTHER COUNTRIES.. 🤔😏
Nairobi Kenya Mombasa Kenyan
😂😂😂the guy in blue just rolled his eyes to the president rejecting bill question
It is crucial that these interviewers invite Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba
*Kenya🇰🇪 have border disputes with South Sudan.* make border agreement & peace!
@bernardmbaru4412
2 күн бұрын
Nonsense
@user-cx3dz4cu8m
2 күн бұрын
Shush, or we'll put you with ruto
@KiplangatEmmanuel
2 күн бұрын
We don't care about border bro, we just want the president to be accountable
@mimi5569
2 күн бұрын
Do you even have a country?
@dahbossqueentalkshow3778
2 күн бұрын
Ruto must go first 💪🏾
Kudos Kenyan YOUTH Kudos💪🏿 Now onto the NEXT Make DEM turn EX 4da Flex!
Ruto has to Go. His elevator ride already going down
Africa must unite and follow Gaddafi roots.
If the Finance Bill is cumulation of the socio-economic situation in the country and their neglect by previous government and their leadership, why did President Ruto and his team not trace this and avoided what we have just witnessed? These deaths of those youths was totally unnecessary? If the Presudent does molesten to his people, to whom should he listen? I am very disturbed that to this day an African leader can be so deaf to his own people. May The Souls of The Departed Ones Rest In Perfect Peace 🕯⚘.
The government is a one man show
It's Americas, Britain, India, France, Germany's fault. It's not Kenya's fault.