Kenya: Tear gas, batons, heavy response to anti-government protests- Video

Police clashed with anti-government protestors on July 16, 2024. Demonstrators are demanding that President William Ruto step down barely a month after the president fired almost all of his cabinet.

This follows youth-led protests that broke out a month ago against proposed tax hikes even after Ruto withdrew the legislation. Activists say they want Ruto to resign and are calling for systemic changes to clean up corruption and address poor governance.

At least 50 people have been killed in the protests to date, the government-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has said.