Kenya – Finance Bill 2024 Withdrawn
On June 26, 2024, Kenya’s President Ruto announced his refusal to assent to the Finance Bill 2024, leading to its withdrawal due to public pressure. The bill will now be sent back to the National Assembly with a recommendation for the deletion of all its clauses. This decision follows several days of violent protests in Kenya. We will continue to monitor developments and keep you updated as necessary.
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