Uncategorized At least 300 wounded in violent Nairobi protests At least 300 people were wounded during protests in Kenya’s capital yesterday, with 67 in critical condition and evacuated to Kenyatta National Hospital, a multi-agency emergency response official told AFP. Injuries included suspected gunshot wounds and blunt trauma as security forces clashed with demonstrators. The demonstrations, marking the first anniversary of last year’s finance bill protests, escalated into clashes over police brutality and rising living costs. The Guardian reports […] today26 June, 2025
Africa Kenyans mark one year since parliament protests Police and protesters clash in tear-gas-filled streets of Nairobi. Thousands of Kenyans marched in Nairobi and other cities on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the mass anti-government demonstrations that culminated in the storming of parliament. The 2024 protests, triggered by proposed tax hikes, led to at least 60 deaths and widespread public backlash. In anticipation of the anniversary protests, the Communications Authority of Kenya ordered an immediate […] today25 June, 2025