Kenya arrests more than 350 as people mark anniversary of deadly protests
Summary
Kenyan police arrested 355 people during protests marking the two-year anniversary of deadly demonstrations against tax increases. The government used barriers and tear gas to stop protests, aiming to prevent violence like the deadly events in 2024 when at least 60 people died.Key Facts
- Police detained 355 people across Kenya during anniversary protests.
- The protests remembered demonstrators killed two years ago in anti-tax rallies.
- Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen called those arrested “criminals” but apologized for heavy security measures.
- Police fired tear gas to disperse peaceful gatherings near Nairobi’s police station.
- Shops and restaurants in Nairobi’s central business district stayed closed due to tight security.
- Opposition leaders and families of victims tried to lay flowers at parliament but were blocked by police.
- President William Ruto admitted some police officers acted excessively and allocated $15.5 million for victims but activists say this is insufficient.
- Protesters want a fair investigation into past police abuse and guarantees against future excessive force.
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