Basillioh Rukanga

Basillioh Rukanga is a journalist for the BBC News. He has reported on the protests in Kenya against proposed tax increases and the resulting violence. The protests began due to initial proposals for a 16% sales tax on bread and a 25% duty on cooking oil, which were later withdrawn but an amended bill was still passed with tax rises. Rukanga has reported on the injuries sustained by protesters, including gunshot wounds and those injured by tear gas. He has also reported on the response of authorities, including police firing tear gas and live ammunition at protesters.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c7222r7mgz2t

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

85%

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  • At least 10 demonstrators were reportedly shot dead during the protests.
  • At least four protesters were shot, one person may have been killed but this has not been confirmed.
  • One person named Rex Kanyike Masai died during last week’s protests from a gunshot wound.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Thousands Protest New Taxes in Kenya: Violence Erupts as Police Fire Tear Gas at Parliament Building

Thousands Protest New Taxes in Kenya: Violence Erupts as Police Fire Tear Gas at Parliament Building

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Thousands protested in Nairobi and other cities against proposed tax legislation on June 25, 2024. The demonstrations turned violent with police using tear gas and reported gunshots at Kenya's Parliament building, leaving at least four people injured or dead. Critics argue the Finance Bill 2024 adds punitive new taxes and raises others on various goods and services, while some call for President William Ruto's resignation. The bill targets digital platforms, food products, social security funds, financial services, motor vehicles, and mobile money transfer fees. Opposition parties criticize the ruling party for pushing through unpopular measures without consultation.