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Added on the 19/07/2023 11:43:49 - Copyright : France 24 EN
Family and close friends of Rex Masai, the first protester killed during demonstrations in Nairobi on June 20 over tax hikes, pay their respects at the morgue in Machakos, about an hour outside Kenya's capital, ahead of the funeral. IMAGES
Kenyan police fire tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse young protesters in the capital Nairobi, escalating tensions as demonstrators rallied across the country against proposed tax hikes. IMAGES
Kenyan police fire tear gas at crowds of young protesters in the capital Nairobi, as demonstrators rally across the country against the government's proposed tax hikes. There is heavy police presence in the city as parliament continues to debate the controversial finance bill containing the proposed taxes. IMAGES
Police and youth clash in the streets of Nairobi, at a protest against proposed tax hikes. Discontent over the spiralling cost of living has prompted demonstrations with a nationwide strike called Tuesday, as parliament continues to debate the controversial finance bill. IMAGES
Hundreds of young Kenyans took to the streets of Nairobi for a second day of the "Occupy Parliament" protest tax hikes, clashing with police who fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse them. Authorities have blocked several roads near parliament and deployed police on foot and horseback, as lawmakers debate the bill. IMAGES
Kenyan police fire tear gas and deploy officers on horseback to dispel crowds of protesters who took to the streets in Nairobi against tax hikes that many fear will worsen a cost-of-living crisis. IMAGES TO GO WITH 34XL7M2