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Kenya: Nationwide Anti-Government Protests Mark Deadly 2024 Anniversary 3

This video shows tires and other objects burning on a street in Makongeni, Thika. Major cities across Kenya came to a standstill on Wednesday, June 25, as thousands protested to mark the first anniversary of the deadly Gen Z-led demonstrations last year. Protesters marched through Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisii, Nyeri, and Nakuru, demanding justice, police reform, and government accountability. Clashes broke out between demonstrators and riot police, especially in Nairobi's CBD and along major roads like Thika Road. Roads were barricaded, bonfires lit, and businesses shut down. Police responded with tear gas and live ammunition in some cases, leaving multiple people injured.

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Kenya: Tear Gas Fired to Disperse Angry Protesters in Nairobi

Protests intensified in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Thursday, June 12, sparked by the death in custody of political blogger Albert Ojwang last week. Police fired teargas to disperse hundreds of angry crowds, as several vehicles were set ablaze during the demonstrations.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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Kenya: 5 Killed As Anti-Tax Protests Escalate In Nairobi

At least 5 protesters were shot dead by police in Nairobi as protests against new tax proposals that include several tax rises escalated on Tuesday, June 25. Some angry protesters stormed the parliament in the capital, set parts of it on fire, and vandalized the interior.

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Kenya: 5 Killed As Anti-Tax Protests Escalate In Nairobi 2

At least 5 protesters were shot dead by police in Nairobi as protests against new tax proposals that include several tax rises escalated on Tuesday, June 25. Some angry protesters stormed the parliament in the capital, set parts of it on fire, and vandalized the interior.

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Kenya: 5 Killed As Anti-Tax Protests Escalate In Nairobi 3

At least 5 protesters were shot dead by police in Nairobi as protests against new tax proposals that include several tax rises escalated on Tuesday, June 25. Some angry protesters stormed the parliament in the capital, set parts of it on fire, and vandalized the interior.

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At Least 5 Dead As Crowd Tries To Storm Parliament - Nairobi

Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Wang Guansen/xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 5 Dead As Crowd Tries To Storm Parliament - Nairobi

Anti-riot police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators during an anti-tax hike protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Wang Guansen/xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 5 Dead As Crowd Tries To Storm Parliament - Nairobi

Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Wang Guansen/xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 5 Dead As Crowd Tries To Storm Parliament - Nairobi

Anti-riot police hold back demonstrators during an anti-tax protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Wang Guansen/xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Anti-riot police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators during an anti-tax hike protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Anti-riot police hold back demonstrators during an anti-tax protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Anti-riot police hold back demonstrators during an anti-tax protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrators protest against tax hike in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-ANTI-TAX HIKE PROTESTS

(240626) -- NAIROBI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Anti-riot police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators during an anti-tax hike protest in downtown Nairobi, capital of Kenya, June 25, 2024. At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. In Nairobi, at least four protestors were killed as they stormed parliament buildings, a few hours after the lawmakers passed a contentious law that seeks to raise taxes, while the first person was shot on the streets in the capital. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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Kenya: Protests Against Finance Bill Continue Across Country

Thousands of demonstrators returned to the streets across Kenya on Thursday, June 20 to protest against new tax proposals by President William Ruto's government. In Nairobi, clashes erupted as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd.

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KENYA-NAIROBI-HIGH LIVING COST-PROTESTS

(230713) -- NAIROBI, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An anti-riot police beefs up security during protests in Mathare slum in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on July 12, 2023. At least five people were reportedly shot dead and others sustained gunshot wounds on Wednesday during protests across Kenya over the high cost of living. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-HIGH LIVING COST-PROTESTS

(230713) -- NAIROBI, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Protesters barricade a road leading to Kamukunji in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on July 12, 2023. At least five people were reportedly shot dead and others sustained gunshot wounds on Wednesday during protests across Kenya over the high cost of living. (Photo by Fred Mutune/Xinhua)