Kenya Tax Protests LIVE: Protests Erupt Again After Ruto's U-turn on Tax Hike; Police Fire Tear Gas

Kenya Tax Protests LIVE: Protests Erupt Again After Ruto's U-turn on Tax Hike; Police Fire Tear Gas

Kenyan police have fired tear gas to disperse groups of protesters who have started gathering in the capital, Nairobi. There has been heavy deployment of security forces, including the military, and roads are blocked around key buildings in the capital ahead of the protests. This comes two days after 22 people reportedly lost their lives in protests against tax hikes, which saw part of parliament set alight.
Ruto had withdrawn a controversial taxes bill after violent protsts shook Kenya this week, but protesters now want him to resign. Kenyan officials remain on edge, with high security outside the Kenyan Parliament after a tough week. Watch Firstpost's live coverage to know more.

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