Kenya: Police fire tear gas during clashes with protesters in Nairobi over controversial finance bill

Police have fired tear gas at dozens of protesters in Kenya's capital and blocked off roads to the presidential palace as crowds took to the streets again nationwide. The demonstrations took place over a controversial tax hike bill despite the president bowing to pressure to withdraw it. Police fired tear gas canisters at groups of protesters trying to meet up within the central business district of Nairobi.

Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, meanwhile, has issued a plea for the demonstration to be called off. One protester, Boniface Mwangi, urged demonstrators to march peacefully as a mark of respect for those who have died. 'Invasion of the State House isn't a solution,' he wrote in a post on X. But activists warn the stakes are higher than ever as Mr Ruto has committed to quashing unrest 'at whatever cost'.

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Nairobi: Heavy security amid violent protests against Kenya's controversial finance billThe latest demonstration comes after at least 22 people were reportedly killed on Tuesday as protestors stormed the country's parliament.
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