Thousands demonstrated on Wednesday to express their anger over government corruption and police brutality.
Thousands of people took part in protests against police brutality and government corruption in cities across Kenya on Wednesday. The protests, expressing disenchantment with President William Ruto, were marked by clashes with security forces that left at least eight dead and hundreds injured.
The demonstrations were held to mark the first anniversary of mass anti-tax protests during which 60 died and dozens were abducted by Kenyan police. While it is not clear whether the current protests will be as big as last year’s, some experts say the pressure on the Kenyan government has led to some changes.
Here is what to know about the protests in Kenya.
Where are the protests taking place?
Demonstrations broke out in various Kenyan cities, but the largest groups were in the capital, Nairobi. Businesses and banks in the city center were closed as the police fired tear gas at protesters waving Kenyan flags.
Security forces barricaded the president’s office and Parliament with razor wire and closed off major routes to the buildings. Last year, protesters briefly set the entrance of the legislature on fire.
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