One dead, hundreds injured in Kenya tax hike protests
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- 21 June, 2024
- 08:39
Protests against a controversial finance bill in Kenya have turned deadly, with at least one person killed and over 200 injured.
Report informs via foreign media that the demonstrations in Nairobi erupted in response to proposed tax hikes in the country's budget.
According to reports, the fatality occurred on Thursday evening when an unidentified man in civilian clothing opened fire on a group of protesters in an attempt to disperse them. The incident is currently under investigation by local authorities.
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