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Kenya Protests Escalate: Tear Gas and Demonstrations Spread Across Cities

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Protests in Kenya escalate with tear gas, stones, and calls for justice and resignation. Find out what's fueling the unrest!

Protests have intensified in Kenya as demonstrators take to the streets demanding justice, government accountability, and the resignation of President William Ruto. Riot police clashed with protesters in Nairobi, Mombasa, and other cities, using tear gas to disperse crowds. The ongoing unrest stems from discontent over withdrawn tax bills, police brutality, and calls for a change in leadership. Businesses closed their doors, and highways saw disruptions as tensions escalated.

In a surprising turn of events, traders in Nairobi joined forces to protect their businesses, deviating from the typical protest narrative. The atmosphere remained tense as more calls for the president's resignation echoed across the country. Clashes between police and protesters have resulted in numerous casualties, with most fatalities occurring during attempts to storm parliament.

Amid the chaos, Kenyan youth organized #OccupyEverywhere protests, drawing attention to the widespread discontent. The resilience of the protesters, like Vin Kwach in Mombasa, who returned to demonstrations after being injured, highlights the determination of the people. Tear gas, stones, and flames marked the confrontations as the unrest spread, challenging the current political climate in Kenya.

As the country braces for further protests against tax hikes and government policies, the volatile situation shows no signs of immediate resolution. The demand for justice and governmental change remains strong, with protesters making their voices heard despite the risks and challenges they face.

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Tear gas and stones as protesters return to the streets across Kenya (The East African)

Kenyan riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations erupted in other cities across the country demanding the ...

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Kenya protests: Tear gas fired as justice demanded for those killed ... (BBC News)

Kenyan police have fired tear gas in the capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasa to disperse anti-government protests.

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Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues (Aljazeera.com)

Protesters condemn police brutality amid deadly demonstrations over withdrawn tax bill, call for president to resign.

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Protests continue in Kenya as some are now calling for the president ... (ABC News)

Police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi as many businesses remained closed for fear of looting. The main highway to Kenya's second-largest city, Mombasa, ...

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Kenya police use tear gas to disperse crowds after call for more ... (CNBCAfrica.com)

NAIROBI, July 2 (Reuters) – Riot police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations took place in other ...

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NTV Kenya: Not today: Traders in Nairobi join forces to secure ... (NTV Kenya)

As the demonstrations entered their second phase, with protesters demanding the resignation of President William Ruto – a departure from the previous protest ...

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Tear gas used to break up anti-government protests in Nairobi (Sky News)

Dozens of people have been killed in clashes since 18 June, most of them shot by officers when protesters attempted to storm parliament.

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Liveblog: Kenyan youth stage #OccupyEverywhere protests (Daily Nation)

Vin Kwach, a Mombasa protester who was shot and injured on the hand last week, is back in today's #OccupyEverywhere demos. Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation ...

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Tear gas, stones and flames as Kenya protesters say 'Ruto must go!' (Reuters)

Riot police fired tear gas grenades and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday in the most widespread unrest ...

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Kenya braces as new protests erupt against tax hikes (Voice of America)

Kenya police officers are seen during an anti-government demonstration over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, ...

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Why current protests should not be seen as an isolated surprising ... (Daily Nation)

They were initially mostly against the taxation proposals contained in the now-rejected Finance Bill 2024 in which the government, with support from the ...

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Protests: 6 politicians, businessman and two NGOs on State's radar (Daily Nation)

Protesters clash with police officers in during the anti-government protests in Kangemi, Nairobi on July 2, 2024. Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media ...

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Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent (Reuters)

Activists behind Kenya's anti-government protests are rethinking their strategy after demonstrations on Tuesday were marred by violence and looting that ...

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More than 270 people arrested in antigovernment rallies in Kenya (Aljazeera.com)

Police say protests were co-opted by 'suspects' engaging in 'criminal activities'.

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Protests continue in Kenya as some are now calling for the president ... (The Associated Press)

Police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi as many businesses remained closed for fear of looting. The main highway to Kenya's second-largest city, Mombasa, ...

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What is Behind Kenya's Protest Movement? | Crisis Group (Crisis Group)

Kenyan police have killed dozens of protesters since demonstrations against proposed new taxes began on 18 June. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Meron ...

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Activists rethink protests in Kenya after deadly violence | Africanews (Africanews English)

Activists leading Kenya's anti-government protests are reevaluating their approach after Tuesday's demonstrations were overshadowed by violence and looting.

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