Kenyans mark one year since deadly anti-tax protests

The World

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🗓️ 25 June 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Demonstrations mark the one-year anniversary of anti-tax protests that left 60 people dead in Kenya, while others remain missing. They come on the heels of last week's protests against police brutality in the country. Also, NATO allies agree to a dramatic boost in defense spending — pledging to invest 5% of their economic output by 2035. And, Vietnam’s parliament votes to abolish the death penalty for eight criminal offenses, including embezzlement and espionage. Plus, a new book about a crucial part of conversations: deep listening.

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0:43.2	In Kenya, thousands of people took to streets across the country to protest their government.
0:46.9	What happens in the streets is really just a manifestation of anger.
0:50.1	Anger over police brutality and the rising costs of living.
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