Summary
At least 16 people died and 400 were injured during protests in Kenya against President William Ruto's government, according to Amnesty Kenya. Police and protesters clashed, with police using tear gas and water cannons. The protests marked the anniversary of previous demonstrations, and while there were restrictions on media coverage, these were overturned by the High Court.
Key Facts
- At least 16 protesters were reported dead during the protests in Kenya.
- A total of 400 people, including some police officers, were injured.
- Amnesty Kenya provided the death and injury figures from the protests.
- The protests were against President William Ruto and involved thousands of people.
- The Kenyan government initially banned live TV and radio coverage of the protests, but the High Court overturned this ban.
- President Ruto urged for peace, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stability in the country.
- The protests occurred on the anniversary of last year's demonstration, where 60 people were killed.
- Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters, and many roads were blocked with barricades and razor wire.
