At least 10 people have lost their lives in tax hike protests in Kenya.

At least 10 people have died as a result of the intervention of security forces against protesters opposing the "2024 Finance Bill" in Kenya, which predicts a tax increase.

10 PEOPLE DIED IN PROTESTS

Protesters protesting the 2024 Finance Bill, which predicts a tax increase, were intervened by the police in the capital Nairobi. At least 10 people died as a result of the police opening fire on the protesters who entered the parliament building. A Red Cross volunteer, who did not want to be named, said, "Dozens of people were injured. The number of missing is likely to increase."

While hundreds of protesters against the tax increase attacked the parliament building, the members of parliament took refuge in underground tunnels. The protesters, who walked with flags and banners, closed the main streets to traffic, set some vehicles on fire, and entered the parliament garden. The protesters were removed from the parliament area with the intervention of security forces, and the surroundings of the parliament building were brought under control.

PROTESTS IN KENYA

Protesters, mostly young people, have been protesting the 2024 Finance Bill in different cities of the country since June 18 in Kenya. Security forces had previously intervened in the protests, which were organized to react to tax increases and express concerns about economic policies, and many people were detained. Kenyan President William Ruto had called for dialogue with the protesters.