THOUSANDS OF KENYANS PROTEST FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF DEADLY 2024 UNREST.
Thousands of Kenyans have protested nationwide to mark the first anniversary of deadly anti-tax demonstrations that left over 60 people dead.
The protests, however, turned violent in some areas, with police using tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds, leaving one person killed and at least 17 others injured.
The government ordered a halt to live broadcasts of the demonstrations, warning of regulatory action for non-compliance.
The protests mark the anniversary of demonstrations against a tax bill that turned deadly last year, resulting in widespread property damage and calls for President William Ruto's resignation.
Recall that the government faced scrutiny for its handling of the protests, including allegations of police brutality and abductions of dissenting voices, after which President Ruto dissolved nearly his entire Cabinet in July, pledging to form a broad-based government.
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