Will the unrest in Kenya escalate? | Inside Story

It all started with peaceful protests against a finance bill tabled in Kenya's parliament.
The proposed legislation includes tax increases to raise extra funds the government says it needs to pay off public debt.
The protests intensified, crowds stormed the parliament compound and the military was deployed.
Security forces used live rounds, killing and injuring many.
A defiant President William Ruto called the demonstrations treasonous, and promised to take a tough stance on what he called anarchy.
So, will the unrest be contained?

Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam

Guests:
Hassan Khannenje -- Director of the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies, a research and policy think-tank based in the Kenyan capital

Westen Shilaho -- International Relations Scholar at the University of the Witwatersrand and author of the book, 'Political Power and Tribalism in Kenya'.

Otsieno Namwaya -- East Africa Director of Human Rights Watch

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[sylvesterwanga]

The protest is not only about finance bill but accountability of public resources.

[briankithinji]

Ruto managed to unite Kenyans because of his lies, corruption and arrogance. Time for him to go now.

[kanyoturic]

He called patriotic Kenyans criminals when we clearly know who the criminals are

[moshenefm]

Kenya is greater than everyone and Kenya MUST prevail. Power belongs to the people ✊

[marcobrother]

Here’s what the government should do, reduce their salaries to zero and use the money to pay their debts instead of increase taxes on the poor.

[maktubvision]

Proud of kenyans. We Ethiopians should learn a valuable lesson from our neighbours.

[jb]

We wish these protesters could come and free Zimbabwe. They are very brave 😊

[levismachira]

We are not criminals. We are peaceful protesters

[suspiciousafternoon]

hello Al Jazeera tomorrow we will be at state house Nairobi come with your cameras it will be live on the ground ✊✊

[Buffy.Chipote]

For those deads the president should resign

[rwiyamilira]

The courage and resilience of young Kenyans is commendable.

[prashpatel]

Ladies in Kenya 🇰🇪 are brave
Long live the ladies

[CindyMagara]

Congratulations to the young Kenyans. Say no to corruption, say no to bad leadership.

[andallaathman]

What we want is ruto to resign he is not capable to lead kemya. He is corrupt with his sorounding people and also he is pythologycal liar which i have ever seen so what we want he must resign

[millie]

We are not out of the woods yet, as per law he has to return it to parliament or assent to it in 14 days, if he does neither it automatically becomes a law in 14 days. And guess what, parliament is in recess till 23rd July! So zakayo again is lying to us and thinks he is smart.

[nkxhugg]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾The bill has been dropped. Now we want the president to step down.

[artsamuel]

Ruto must go!! 30 Dead, where is the ICC

[adamjin]

Ruto should resign. He has lost the mandate and trust of ppl

[GoshoJusa]

We are angry because we are mourning our sons and daughters why should our children die??? Is this Finance Bill more important than our children? Why should our police men go to Haiti??? While we have our problems here?

[CaneBTC]

You can't change corruption when it's part of the culture, it's not just politicians.