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Mayhem in president's Rift Valley backyard

Protesters demonstrate against Finance Bill 2024, in Eldoret on June 25, 2024. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

A court burnt down, vehicles razed, businesses closed, running battles and teargas rocked President William Ruto's hometown, Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County as protesters demonstrated against Finance Bill, 2024.

Thousands of protesters stormed major towns in the President's Rift Valley turf as businesses came to a standstill in Nakuru, Kericho, and Bomet, alongside several towns.

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