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Protesters in Kenya have reportedly been shot dead and Nairobi’s parliament set on fire after a contentious tax bill was passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Thousands of people were protesting on Tuesday as they demanded politicians vote against new taxes proposed in the controversial finance bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But after the MPs passed the amendments of the Bill, the parliament compound was breached and fires were reported from within<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At least 50 people were also injured by gunfire during the protests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The bill will introduce new taxes, including an eco-levy that would raise the price of goods like period products and nappies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A proposal to tax bread was removed after public outcry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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