Unjust Tax

For Kenya’s Gen Z and millenials, protest against the tax bill is the start of a long fight

The government has backed down but the younger generation sees this as the start of a movement to end corruption and build a more equal society.

Nita Bhalla, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Jun 28, 2024 · 10:00 pm
Why Kenya’s finance bill has sparked outrage and protests

The Finance Bill 2024 proposes higher levies on a range of products and services, drawing criticism from a public overburdened by the high cost of living.

Nita Bhalla, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Jun 25, 2024 · 10:00 pm
‘Tampon tax’: Which countries still tax menstruation essentials?

VAT is an important source of revenue for governments – and the reason why many countries still have a tampon tax.

Diana Baptista, Thomson Reuters Foundation
· Sep 10, 2023 · 10:00 pm