Riot Police Disperse Protests in Nairobi Over Proposed Tax Hike

Riot police in Nairobi used tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of demonstrators on Thursday during coordinated marches across Kenya protesting government plans to raise $2.7 billion in additional taxes- reports Reuters. Late into the protest, officers fired tear gas to disperse protesters marching near State House, the office and official residence of President William Ruto.