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Kenya experienced deadly protests over political and economic issues, with President William Ruto ordering police to incapacitate rioters without killing them, amid international criticism of police brutality and ongoing tensions following recent deaths and property destruction.
Kenyan anti-government protests marking the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba have resulted in at least 10 deaths, dozens of arrests, and violent clashes with police, amid ongoing outrage over corruption, police brutality, and recent deaths in police custody.
Kenya's protests marking the anniversary of anti-government demonstrations resulted in at least 10 deaths, with police describing their actions as restraint amid violence, while rights groups report higher casualties and condemn police brutality. The protests were driven by anger over police violence and economic issues, with the government labeling the unrest as an attempted coup.
Protests across Kenya against government corruption and police brutality resulted in at least 16 deaths and over 400 injuries, with security forces using live ammunition and tear gas, amid reports of damage and arrests, and government restrictions on media coverage.
Thousands of Kenyans protested across multiple cities, mainly in Nairobi, against police brutality, government corruption, and economic grievances, marking the first anniversary of deadly anti-tax protests, with some impact on government actions and increased political tension.
Kenyan protests marking the anniversary of anti-government demonstrations turned deadly, with at least 16 deaths and over 80 injuries as citizens protested police brutality and poor governance, demanding the resignation of President Ruto amid ongoing political tensions and social unrest.
Young Kenyans protested in Nairobi on the first anniversary of deadly anti-tax protests, demanding President William Ruto's resignation amid increased taxes, police violence, and government censorship of media coverage. The protests saw clashes with police, injuries, and some deaths, with authorities enforcing a media blackout and deploying security forces to control the demonstrations.
Protests erupted in Nairobi over the death of teacher and activist Albert Ojwang in police custody, with authorities initially claiming he died from self-inflicted injuries, but autopsy reports indicated he was assaulted, leading to police retraction and calls for investigation amid public outrage.