At least 31 people lost their lives, with over 100 injured, amidst clashes between protesters and police responding with lethal force and crowd control methods, according to human rights authorities.
Kenya Faces Deadly Clashes as Protests Against Government Erupt
Kenya Faces Deadly Clashes as Protests Against Government Erupt
Escalating tensions and frustrations directed at President Ruto's regime have ignited violent protests across the nation.
Across Kenya, citizens took to the streets on Saba Saba Day, a date celebrated for its historical significance in the pro-democracy movement. The unrest led to significant police aggression, including tear gas and water cannons, as demonstrators resisted the government's escalating authoritarian measures. Major roadways were heavily policed, turning Nairobi's bustling district into a near-empty landscape save for the relentless calls for change.
Protests erupted on Monday following the anniversary of Saba Saba Day, an emblematic date for the country's journey towards democracy. The demonstrations were met with substantial police presence, forcing confrontations as officers deployed various crowd control measures, leading to tragic consequences.
Reports from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights indicate that the protests resulted in a severe toll, including 31 trusted lives lost, thousands protesting, and at least 532 arrested. As public dissent continues to pave the streets, anger against President William Ruto's government is palpable among the masses, seeking to dismantle what they perceive as a government increasingly detached from democratic principles.
Protests erupted on Monday following the anniversary of Saba Saba Day, an emblematic date for the country's journey towards democracy. The demonstrations were met with substantial police presence, forcing confrontations as officers deployed various crowd control measures, leading to tragic consequences.
Reports from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights indicate that the protests resulted in a severe toll, including 31 trusted lives lost, thousands protesting, and at least 532 arrested. As public dissent continues to pave the streets, anger against President William Ruto's government is palpable among the masses, seeking to dismantle what they perceive as a government increasingly detached from democratic principles.
