Kenya protest death toll climbs to 13 | Top developments
Kenya protest
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.
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.
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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)