The bill will introduce new taxes on goods such as period products and nappies. A proposal to tax bread was removed after public outcry - with many Kenyans frustrated over the rising cost of living.
Protesters in Kenya have reportedly been shot dead and fires started inside parliament after a controversial tax bill was passed. At least 10 people were killed in the capital Nairobi, according to paramedic Vivian Achista, after police opened fire when protesters entered the compound. Thousands took to the streets on Tuesday to demand politicians vote against the new taxes.
There have been protests at every reading of the bill, with Tuesday being the third and final round. The country's president, William Ruto, must now sign-off the law but can send it back to parliament if he has objections. The Kenya Human Rights Commission shared a video of police shooting at protesters and said they would be held to account.
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