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Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament in May, has sparked discontent with an increase in an array of taxes and levies for Kenyans. The mass protests, initially organised in the capital city, Nairobi, have spread across the country. Demonstrations have taken place in almost every city and major town. Digital media and activism expert Job Mwaura shares his insights into how the protests were mobilised on online, and then onto the streets. How are Kenyans using the digital space in this movement? This is a powerful moment for digital activism. The...... Read Full article on HadNews

The chasm between rich and poor - Homeless in the wealthy West | DW Documentary The gap between rich and poor continues to widen in many developed nations. The result: more and more people are finding themselves homeless, with women making up the fastest growing affected group. They live in their cars or camper vans, sleep on friends’ couches or end up in short-term accommodation: Homelessness in industrialized nations is a growing problem, and increasingly affects the middle class, as well as the poor. While the wealthy can also lose everything, the middle classes are the ones coming under more and more pressure from the ever-present thr...... Read Full article on HadNews

Jodie Foster Thinks Warner Bros. Support for Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' is ‘New for Women Directors’ Jodie Foster Thinks Warner Bros. Support for Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' is ‘New for Women Directors’ is a documentary video that features an interview with Alex, Alo and Jodie Foster. The video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the documentary and explores how the project came to be. Alex discusses the inspiration behind the film and the experience of following Alo with a camera, capturing raw and powerful moments. Jodie Foster praises the documentary, expressing how moved and changed she felt after viewing the footage....... Read Full article on HadNews