From Liberian President Joseph Boakai slashing his salary by 40 percent, to Kenyan President William Ruto announcing a slate of budget cuts, it is clear that African top officials can do without being lavish.
A week after President William Ruto withdrew the controversial finance bill that sparked widespread protests, thousands of Kenyans continue to demonstrate against bad governance by the current administration.
After deadly protests that left at least 22 people dead, President William Ruto has not signed the country’s proposed finance bill — a move many say should have been made sooner.
Gen Z has infused new energy into opposition tactics against a government pushing for a controversial finance bill.
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