Whats behind the protests in Africa this week?

Published: Aug. 9, 2024, 1 a.m.

Not long ago, huge demonstrations took place in Kenya against President William Ruto\u2019s plan to increase taxes- he eventually overturned his decision. \n \nBut despite this, protests in Kenya continue- yesterday police used teargas to disperse pockets of protestors from Nairobi Central Business district. \n \nAcross the continent, demonstrations have taken place in both Nigeria and Somalia too. \n \nAfrica Daily's Alan Kasujja has been looking why so many people have taken to the streets.