In Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, ongoing protests against planned tax increases have escalated, with medics reporting several fatalities due to police shootings. Demonstrators breached police cordons and entered the Parliament building, setting part of it on fire. These protests, fueled by young people and organized on social media, are a response to legislation debated in Parliament intended to alleviate the government’s significant deficit. Despite the government’s attempts to appease protesters by watering down the bill, demands for its complete withdrawal and greater accountability on corruption and tax expenditure persist. Security forces have used tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition in attempts to quell the unrest, which has also seen medical practitioners treating dozens of injured at impromptu medical camps.
- Several people have been shot dead by police during protests in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Protesters breached police cordons and entered the Parliament, setting part of it on fire.
- The protests are against planned tax increases intended to address the government’s deficit.
- Young people, using social media, have played a significant role in fueling the demonstrations.
- Rights groups have reported the abduction of 12 individuals believed to be involved in organizing the protests online.
- Despite the government watering down the bill, protesters demand its complete withdrawal and call for greater accountability and transparency in tax expenditure and anti-corruption efforts.
- Security forces have employed tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition against demonstrators.
- Medical practitioners set up impromptu camps to treat the injured, many of whom suffered gunshot wounds.
- The protests have not only concentrated near the Parliament and central business district (CBD) but have also spread throughout Nairobi and other major towns.
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