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Several protesters reportedly shot outside Parliament

At least four others were injured and picked up by ambulances

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by Tabnacha Odeny

News25 June 2024 - 11:58

In Summary


  • The incident happened as the protesters attempted to access the Parliament Buildings on Tuesday.
The scenes outside the National Assembly on June 25, 2024

The anti-Finance Bill protest took an ugly turn after several protesters were reportedly shot outside Parliament on Tuesday.

The incident happened as the protesters attempted to access the Parliament Buildings on Tuesday.

At least three protesters were reportedly shot outside Parliament Buildings as a mob battled police.

The group was protesting against the Finance Bill. At least four others were injured and picked up by ambulances, Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei said.

The three protesters were feared dead in the incident as they approached Parliament Buildings. Another group had brought down a gate near the Senate.

A police lorry was burnt down outside parliament. Members of parliament were evacuated as the group confronted police.

The chaos went on past 3 pm.


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