Yesterday, Netblocks, an internet observing and monitoring company, noticed a major disruption in internet connectivity in Kenya.
The loss of connectivity comes after a crackdown by police on protestors campaigning against a Finance Bill in the country.
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Safaricom, the largest internet service provider, stated that the disruption in connectivity was due to undersea cable outages.
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The Kenya Communications Authority came out with a statement denying that it had shut down the internet due to the ongoing protests.
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Protesters have been campaigning against a Finance Bill which aims to raise taxes on certain amenities and services which the protesters say will increase the burden on cost of living in the country.
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