After violent protests against a finance bill that included tax rises to pay off the nation's massive debt last week, another wave of protesters returned to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, and other cities throughout the country on Tuesday (July 2).

After violent protests against a finance bill that included tax rises to pay off the nation's massive debt last week, another wave of protesters returned to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, and other cities throughout the country on Tuesday (July 2). The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said that 361 people had been injured and 24 people had died since the protests began two weeks earlier. The commission called the violence used against demonstrators "excessive and disproportionate." President William Ruto is dealing with his worst crisis since assuming office in 2022. In the midst of protests last week, the Parliament passed the finance bill. However, when in retaliation, demonstrators stormed into the Nairobi parliament building, police opened fire, killing over twenty people, according to rights groups. Following the violence, Ruto demanded an investigation into the protestors' deaths and declared he would not sign the finance bill. However, it doesn't seem like such actions have placated the young protestors who are demanding that the president resign. Also read: Politics is a 'dark' and 'negative' world, left it to protect my kids, says Ivanka Trump "We are determined to push for the president's resignation We hope for a peaceful protest and minimal casualties, if any," Ojango Omondi, an activist in Nairobi, told news agency Reuters on Tuesday. Tuesday saw protests in Kisumu, Nakuru, Kajiado, Mombasa, Migori, Mlolongo, and Rongo, as well as reports of scattered violence. The government will take action against those involved in the 'orgy of violence' and 'anarchic chaos and cruel plunder,' Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki warned. "People are dying in the streets and the only thing he can talk about is money. We are not money. We are people. We are human beings. He needs to care about his people, because if he can't care about his people then we don't need him in that chair," protester Milan Waudo told Reuters in Mombasa. (With inputs from agencies)

Protests turn violent in Kenya as activists demand President Ruto's resignation

Kenya's human rights body has given an updated death toll of 39 in the wake of protests against the much-hated financial reforms of President William Ruto's government.

In a release on Monday (July 1) marking two weeks since the protests began, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) said 29 people have died and 361 were injured in relation to the protests.

Postmortems of most victims are yet to be conducted, it said.

The dead included 17 from capital Nairobi, four from Uasin Gishu and three each from Mombasa, Makuru and Kajiado.

The report also said that there have been 32 cases of enforced or involuntary disappearances and 627 arrests of Anti-Finance Bill protesters.

<h2>What happened in Kenya?</h2>

The widely unpopular Finance Bill was aimed at shoring up the finances of the African country and stabilising its economy. It included several taxes for basic goods and reportedly even gave powers to authorities to control mobile money transactions.

The protests intensified on June 25, when thousands of people entered the parliament building, leading to police firing and deaths. Part of the building was on fire as protesters, mostly youth, breached barriers to enter the parliament premises.

Later, the army was deployed to quell the violence and President Rutte returned the Finance Bill without signing it.

On the deployment of the Kenyan Defence Forces, the rights body reminded authorities that "national security should be pursued in compliance with the law and with utmost respect to the rule of law, democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms."

(With inputs from agencies)

Kenya's human rights body has given an updated death toll of 39 in the wake of protests against the much-hated financial reforms of President William Ruto's government.

Kenya's human rights body has given an updated death toll of 39 in the wake of protests against the much-hated financial reforms of President William Ruto's government. In a release on Monday (July 1) marking two weeks since the protests began, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) said 29 people have died and 361 were injured in relation to the protests. Postmortems of most victims are yet to be conducted, it said. The dead included 17 from capital Nairobi, four from Uasin Gishu and three each from Mombasa, Makuru and Kajiado. The report also said that there have been 32 cases of enforced or involuntary disappearances and 627 arrests of Anti-Finance Bill protesters. What happened in Kenya? The widely unpopular Finance Bill was aimed at shoring up the finances of the African country and stabilising its economy. It included several taxes for basic goods and reportedly even gave powers to authorities to control mobile money transactions. The protests intensified on June 25, when thousands of people entered the parliament building, leading to police firing and deaths. Part of the building was on fire as protesters, mostly youth, breached barriers to enter the parliament premises. Later, the army was deployed to quell the violence and President Rutte returned the Finance Bill without signing it. On the deployment of the Kenyan Defence Forces, the rights body reminded authorities that "national security should be pursued in compliance with the law and with utmost respect to the rule of law, democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms." (With inputs from agencies)

Kenya protests: Human rights body puts deaths at 39, double than govt data

At least 13 people were killed in protests on Tuesday (June 25) in Kenya, according to the official from the country's main doctors' association.

"So far, we have at least 13 people killed, but this is not the final number," Simon Kigondu, president of the Kenya Medical Association told AFP on Wednesday (June 26).

The Kenyan parliament passed a controversial finance bill on Tuesday, increasing taxes, amidst violent clashes between police and protesters in Nairobi and other cities across the country.

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As per the witnesses, police used tear gas and water cannons, and fired shots at the heads of demonstrators to disperse the crowds, while protesters retaliated by throwing stones at security forces.

Here are the latest developments:

<h2>India issues advisory to citizens</h2>

In an advisory posted on X, the Indian consulate in Kenya said, "In view of the prevailing tense situation, all Indians in Kenya are advised to exercise utmost caution, restrict non-essential movement and avoid the areas affected by the protests and violence till the situation clears up."

<h2>The security of our people is our top priority, says President Ruto</h2>

After violent protests that marred the streets of the nation, talking to the media, Kenyan President William Ruto said that the security of Kenyans was his "utmost priority".

Condemning the violent protests, Ruto said that discussions over tax hike had been hijacked by dangerous people.

<h2>UN calls for calm in Kenya as protests turn violent</h2>

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged control in Kenya by police and security forces and called for protesters to be peaceful, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.

"It is very important that the rights of people to demonstrate peacefully be upheld," Dujarric said

<h2>White House urges calm&nbsp;</h2>

The White House called for calm in Kenya, which is a close US partner. "The United States is closely monitoring the situation in Nairobi. We condemn violence in all its forms and urge calm," a National Security Council spokesperson said.

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At least 13 people were killed in protests on Tuesday (June 25) in Kenya, according to the official from the country's main doctors' association. "So far, we have at least 13 people killed, but this is not the final number," Simon Kigondu, president of the Kenya Medical Association told AFP on Wednesday (June 26).

At least 13 people were killed in protests on Tuesday (June 25) in Kenya, according to the official from the country's main doctors' association. "So far, we have at least 13 people killed, but this is not the final number," Simon Kigondu, president of the Kenya Medical Association told AFP on Wednesday (June 26). The Kenyan parliament passed a controversial finance bill on Tuesday, increasing taxes, amidst violent clashes between police and protesters in Nairobi and other cities across the country. Also read: Kenya protests turn deadly: What's happening in East African nation? 5 points As per the witnesses, police used tear gas and water cannons, and fired shots at the heads of demonstrators to disperse the crowds, while protesters retaliated by throwing stones at security forces. Here are the latest developments: India issues advisory to citizens In an advisory posted on X, the Indian consulate in Kenya said, "In view of the prevailing tense situation, all Indians in Kenya are advised to exercise utmost caution, restrict non-essential movement and avoid the areas affected by the protests and violence till the situation clears up." The security of our people is our top priority, says President Ruto After violent protests that marred the streets of the nation, talking to the media, Kenyan President William Ruto said that the security of Kenyans was his "utmost priority". Condemning the violent protests, Ruto said that discussions over tax hike had been hijacked by dangerous people. UN calls for calm in Kenya as protests turn violent United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged control in Kenya by police and security forces and called for protesters to be peaceful, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. "It is very important that the rights of people to demonstrate peacefully be upheld," Dujarric said White House urges calm The White House called for calm in Kenya, which is a close US partner. "The United States is closely monitoring the situation in Nairobi. We condemn violence in all its forms and urge calm," a National Security Council spokesperson said. × (With inputs from agencies)

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