Kenya Death Toll Rises to 30, as Government Clampdown on Protesters

The Human Rights Watch, on Saturday says at least 30 people have died in protests in Kenya this week, triggered by the government’s plan substantially to raise taxes.

The demonstrations erupted across the country as citizens expressed their anger over the economic strain caused by the proposed tax increases.

In a statement on Saturday by the associate Africa director at the Human Rights Watch, Otsieno Namwaya, “Kenyan security forces shot directly into crowds of protesters on (Tuesday) June 25, 2024, including protesters who were fleeing.”

“Shooting directly into crowds without justification, including as protesters try to flee, is completely unacceptable under Kenyan and international law,” he said.

The protesters gathered yet again in Nairobi as Kenya’s security officials put up roadblocks and fire tear gas and rubber bullets at the demonstrators.

Kenyans are determined to continue the protests despite President William Ruto’s U-turn in signing the finance bill that has sparked outrage in the capital, Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.

The protesters gathered yet again in Nairobi as Kenya’s security officials put up roadblocks and fire tear gas and rubber bullets at the demonstrators.

Deadly protests were sparked last week by the 2024 finance bill as the initially peaceful rallies gathered momentum across the country.

On Tuesday, Kenya’s Parliament was partly set ablaze and at least 22 people were reported killed across the country.

On Wednesday, President William Ruto said he would not sign the bill, and “it shall subsequently be withdrawn.”

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