Protesters in Kenya have reportedly been shot dead and Nairobi’s parliament set on fire after a contentious tax bill was passed.
At least 10 protesters were shot dead after police fired live rounds as the compound was stormed by demonstrators following the passing of the bill.
Thousands of people were protesting on Tuesday as they demanded politicians vote against new taxes proposed in the controversial finance bill.
But after the MPs passed the amendments of the Bill, the parliament compound was breached and fires were reported from within
At least 50 people were also injured by gunfire during the protests.
The bill will introduce new taxes, including an eco-levy that would raise the price of goods like period products and nappies.
A proposal to tax bread was removed after public outcry.
