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Kenya's new planned tax hikes spark anger
Plans to introduce new taxes and increase exsisting ones have triggered widespread criticism in Kenya.
The price of bread is set to climb after the national treasury proposed removing the staple product from a value added tax (VAT) exemption list.
The costs of mobile money transfers, airtime and data are also set to go up as the government seeks to raise an additional $2.4bn (£2bn) in taxes, in the financial year that starts in July.
In the 2024 Finance Bill, published on Saturday, the government also proposed a new motor vehicle tax that will see drivers pay up to $750 (£600) annually to keep their vehicles on the road.
The tax hikes are part of a series of financial measures introduced by President William Ruto's government in order to fund its extensive infrastructure and social programmes.
The move has generated sharp criticism, with politicians and human rights activists calling the taxes "burdening".
The opposition has threatened to mobilise protests across the country if the government goes ahead with the new tax measures.
Last year, the government introduced several taxes, including a controversial housing levy, despite widespread objection from some Kenyans.
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Harry and Meghan visit school on last day in Nigeria
By Simi Jolaoso & Natasha Preskey
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Prince Harry played basketball with a group of school students in Nigeria's most populated city.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been welcomed by a charity which helps service personnel in Nigeria.
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The Duchess of Sussex cheered on her husband from the side of the court.
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At least 13 killed in Uganda mudslide
Nick Ericsson
BBC World Service
At least 13 people have been killed over the last three days after a mudslide hit western Uganda.
The deaths occurred in Kasese district and the country's weather agency has warned of further downpours and flooding.
As we reported earlier, a nationwide tree-planting exercise has been held in neighbouring Kenya. It's part of a national day of mourning for more than 200 people killed as a result of weeks of heavy rain.