June 26, 2024: Top news events to look out for today
By Joel Sang, June 26, 2024
Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings.
Reactions to Ruto’s address
Reactions to President Ruto’s address to the nation following an uprising against the Finance Bill are expected to attract reactions from various leaders, stakeholders, and even members of the public.
Ruto made the address at night on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, and did not specifically talk about the controversial bill but addressed the security concerns posed by the clash between the police and the demonstrators. The Head of State, visibly angry, vowed to mobilise state resources and restore order.
“It is not in order or even conceivable that criminals pretending to be peaceful protesters can reign terror against the people, their elected representatives, and the institutions established under our constitution and expect to go scot-free.
“Our national conversation on any subject matter must be conducted in a manner that respects and honours the foundational values upon which our nation is established, namely constitutionalism, the rule of law, and respect for institutions,” Ruto stressed.
The deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to assist the police in quelling the internal turmoil without the approval of Parliament is also expected to draw a lot of criticism.
Anti-tax protest plans
After the National Assembly voted in favour of the Finance Bill 2024, the next stage is now presidential assent. The bill received the backing of 195 votes; 106 Members of Parliament voted against it, and there were three absentees.
With growing opposition against it and with more demonstrations planned for Thursday, eyes will be on the influential individuals who have vowed to lead the protests.
Security authorities are also expected to address how they will deal with tomorrow’s planned protests, as was the case before Tuesday’s.
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