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Kenyans in Washington DC Protest IMF Headquarters, Demand End to U.S. Economic Control Amid Ruto Finance Bill Defeat

Jul 21, 2024, 10:23 AM

Kenyans have organized protests against the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the economic policies imposed by the U.S. government. Demonstrations have been particularly prominent among the youth, who recently succeeded in opposing President William Ruto's finance bill. Protesters are calling for Ruto's resignation and an end to what they describe as U.S.-IMF control over Kenya's economy. In Washington, D.C., Kenyans have gathered outside the IMF headquarters, demanding an end to what they term 'crippling loans' and accusing the IMF of economic interference in their country. The protests reflect a growing discontent with the financial strategies that many believe are detrimental to Kenya's economic sovereignty.