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Friday, June 11, 1999
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Dozens hurt as police violently disperse pro-reform marchers
Chaos erupted yesterday at the much-publicised pro-Constitution demonstration. Police and demonstrators fought it out leaving scores injured, including leading clergyman Rev Timothy Njoya.
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Budget: Taxes down as fuel levy soars
Give and take was the keynote of Finance Minister Francis Masakhalia's first Budget for Kenya. He gave tax incentives to both individuals and companies - but then promptly took back all the concessions in one sweep, by increasing the cost of fuel.
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Vendor: Budget has lost meaning
For John Waweru Budget Day has lost its meaning. He says it has stopped taking into consideration the welfare of the common man.
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Uganda budget: Govt spending to rise by 21 pc
Uganda yesterday unveiled a less austere budget with no major tax cuts, aimed at sustaining the gains realised in the last financial year, reduce poverty keep inflation low and address infrastructure problems.
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 The Rev Timothy Njoya attempts to fend off blows from a plainclothes policeman's truncheon during yesterday's pro-constitutional reform demonstration in Nairobi.
(Pic: JOSEPH MATHENGE)
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