Why is Kenya's government raising taxes?

Widespread protests in Kenya against proposed new taxes - police criticised for using excessive force. Many on the streets are young, mobilised by social media. Why is the government pushing the new taxes? And why has there been such a reaction? In this episode: Stella Agara, Tax Justice Activist, Africa Governance and Security Analyst. Reginald Kadzutu, Finance Economist, Oxford Brooks University. Nicodemus Minde, Researcher, East Africa Peace and Security Governance Program, Institute for Security Studies.   Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook