Kenya Protests: A Wake-Up Call to a Failing International Financial Architecture

Protests ignited by recent IMF-backed reforms in Kenya show no signs of abating. Demonstrations began in June when Kenyan president William Ruto proposed taxes on essential goods including food, health care, and fuel in line with IMF-supported budget reforms. In response, Kenyan police resorted to a brutal crackdown, arresting protestors and opening fire on crowds. At least 60 have [...]