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Multiple people killed in Kenyan protests over tax hikes as police fire live rounds and parliament is set ablaze

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Tensions escalated in Kenya as anti-tax protests turned violent, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Protesters stormed the parliament building, setting parts on fire and clashing with police who fired live rounds and tear gas to disperse the crowds. According to reports, at least five people were shot dead while treating the injured, with many more wounded. The protests were sparked by a controversial finance bill going through parliament, which aimed to increase taxes in a country already grappling with a severe cost-of-living crisis. The Kenya Medical Association reported that police fired live rounds and left "many wounded," while the White House called for calm and safe passage for medical officers to treat the injured.

  1. Raila Odinga
    African Union
    1. I am disturbed at the murders, arrests, detentions and surveillance being perpetrated by police on boys and girls who are only seeking to be heard over taxation policies that are stealing both their present and future.
  2. KE
    William Ruto
    United Democratic Movement
    1. We are a democratic country. Those who want to demonstrate, it is their right, no problem. But decisions have to be made by institutions.
    2. Today's events mark a critical turning point on how we respond to threats to our national security.
  3. US
    White House
    1. The United States is closely monitoring the situation in Nairobi. We condemn violence in all its forms and urge calm.
  4. GB
    NetBlocks
    1. Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in #Kenya; the incident comes amidst a deadly crackdown by police on #RejectFinanceBill2024 protesters a day after authorities claimed there would be no internet shutdown.

Kenya under Ruto

  1. Kenyan Police Clash with Protesters as President's New Cabinet is Sworn In
  2. Kenyan Protesters Clash with Police Amid Calls for President's Resignation
  3. Kenyan President Dismisses Entire Cabinet Following Nationwide Protests

sources

  1. 1.ABC News (Australia)
  2. 2.Al Jazeera
  3. 3.BBC
  4. 4.The Guardian
  5. 5.Le Monde
  6. 6.The New York Times
  7. 7.Daily Sabah
  8. 8.The Washington Post
  9. 9.CNN
  10. 10.France 24
  11. 11.The Times of India
  12. 12.CTV News

perspectives

  1. 1.Protests
  2. 2.Riots
  3. 3.National Debt
  4. 4.Kenya under William Ruto

countries

  1. 1.Antigua and BarbudaAG
  2. 2.BarbadosBB
  3. 3.BangladeshBD
  4. 4.BeninBJ
  5. 5.BahamasBS
  6. 6.BelizeBZ
  7. 7.CanadaCA
  8. 8.GermanyDE
  9. 9.AlgeriaDZ
  10. 10.SpainES
  11. 11.FranceFR
  12. 12.United KingdomGB

organizations

  1. 1.Amnesty InternationalGB
  2. 2.Kenya Human Rights Commission
  3. 3.Kenya Medical Association
  4. 4.NetBlocksGB
  5. 5.Independent Police Oversight Authority
  6. 6.Catholic Church
  7. 7.International Monetary Fund
  8. 8.United Nations
  9. 9.African Union
  10. 10.IPOA
  11. 11.Kenya Law Society
  12. 12.Kenyatta National Hospital

persons

  1. 1.William RutoKE
  2. 2.Davis Tafari
  3. 3.Joe BidenUS
  4. 4.Vivian Achista
  5. 5.Auma Obama
  6. 6.Barack ObamaUS
  7. 7.Faith Odhiambo
  8. 8.Irũngũ Houghton
  9. 9.Richard Ngumo
  10. 10.Abdi Latif Dahir
  11. 11.Declan Walsh
  12. 12.Garry ConilleHT

technicals

  1. 1.Caribbean Sea
  2. 2.Anglicanism
  3. 3.Covid-19 Pandemic
  4. 4.Finance Bill 2024
  5. 5.Anti-Finance Bill
  6. 6.ChatGPT
  7. 7.Constitution
  8. 8.Imperial Reckoning
  9. 9.Meulfeu
  10. 10.non-NATO ally
  11. 11.Operation Uphold Democracy
  12. 12.Pride