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Police in Kenya have arrested 210 people in the country's capital of Nairobi amid continuing protests against proposed tax hikes; businesses were forced to temporarily close over looting fears.

Businesses in the central business district closed their doors as police officers chased demonstrators and sirens rang through the streets.

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Wide-ranging proposed tax increases, including a 16 percent VAT on bread, sparked protests and confrontation in Kenya.

Hours later, the presidency announced that it would scrap many of the bill's most contentious provisions, including taxes on bread purchases and car ownership.

Civil society groups say 210 people were arrested, including protesters, journalists and observers from rights groups.

KENYA (SUNDIATA POST)- The Finance Bill has been amended to remove the proposed 16 per cent VAT on bread, transportation of sugar, financial services, foreign exchange transactions as well as the 2.5 per cent Motor Vehicle Tax Nairaobi,…

Kenya’s government has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year’s controversial finance bill after a public outcry. The announcement by MPs came as police fired tear gas and used water cannons to try to disperse angry protesters in the…

Dozens of people were also been arrested amid the demonstrations as MPs announce the axing of some taxes.

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"It is not a surprise that this person targeted a player from the Ugandan national team. Associate nations, as compared to the big teams, are soft targets for corruption," a source said.

The presidency announced that it would scrap many of the bill's most contentious provisions, including taxes on bread and car ownership.

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Civil society groups say that despite the arrests, demonstrations and a planned sit-down outside the parliament buildings will continue.

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More than 200 protesters have been arrested in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, in ongoing protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill that is due to be tabled in parliament.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — More than 200 protesters have been arrested in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in ongoing protests against proposed…

Hundreds of protesters have been arrested in Kenyan capital Nairobi in ongoing protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill that is due to be tabled in parliament.

Hundreds of protesters have been arrested in Kenyan capital Nairobi in ongoing protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill that is due to be tabled in parliament.

Hundreds of protesters have been arrested in Kenyan capital Nairobi in ongoing protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill that is due to be tabled in parliament.