Protesters in Kenya have reportedly been shot dead and Nairobi's parliament set on fire after a contentious tax bill was passed.
Protesters in Kenya have reportedly been shot dead and Nairobi's parliament set on fire after a contentious tax bill was passed. At least 10 protesters were shot dead in the Kenyan capital, according to the Reuters news agency, after police fired live rounds as the compound was stormed by demonstrators following the passing of the bill. Thousands of people were protesting on Tuesday as they demanded politicians vote against new taxes proposed in the controversial finance bill.
The bill will introduce new taxes, including an eco-levy that would raise the price of goods like period products and nappies. A proposal to tax bread was removed after public outcry. There have been protests at every reading of the bill, with Tuesday being the third and final round, with the most violent demonstrations. 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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