Violent protests by people against the government in Kenya
Violent protests are taking place in Kenya against the government’s proposed tax hike. At least 5 people have died in this violence in Nairobi and more than 150 people have been injured. In such a situation, India has issued an advisory for its citizens. India has advised its citizens in Kenya to exercise extreme caution and restrict non-essential movement amid violent protests in the East African country against the government’s proposed tax hike.
Police fired tear gas and bullets
Police fired tear gas and live ammunition after thousands of people stormed Kenya’s parliament and set part of it on fire on Tuesday. Kenya’s President William Ruto on Tuesday vowed to take a tough stance against “violence and anarchy”.
Indian High Commission issued advisory
The Indian Consulate in Kenya said in an advisory posted on social media platform X, “Given the prevailing tense situation, all Indians in Kenya are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict non-essential movement and avoid travelling to areas affected by protests and violence until the situation clears.” “Please follow local news and Mission’s website and social media handles for updates,” it added.
The army has been deployed to assist the police in Kenya. Tear gas, water cannon, rubber bullets have been used against the protesters. Several NGOs, including Amnesty Kenya, said in a joint statement that five people were shot dead and 31 were injured.
Protesters are accusing President Ruto
Let us tell you that violent clashes and demonstrations are taking place in Kenya’s capital Nairobi and other cities across the country after the Kenyan Parliament passed a controversial bill proposing an increase in tax. The protesters have accused Kenya’s President Ruto of betraying the public after becoming president in 2022. The protesters alleged that Ruto had promised to help the poor. He had called for a complete rejection of the government’s new finance bill for not increasing taxes and reducing the cost of loans.
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