Kenya protests, Bolivia failed coup show perils of economic hardship

Protesters run fron tear gas at a planned demonstration called after a nationwide deadly protest against a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill left over 20 dead in downtown Nairobi, on June 27, 2024. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Rising borrowing costs mean debt service gobbles a growing chunk of revenues. This puts pressure on countries, including Kenya, to raise taxes and cut spending.