400 injured, 8 deaths reported during continued Kenya protests, here are some shocking details | Today news

At least eight Kenyans died of gunshot wounds, and more than 400 injuries during nationwide protests in celebration of the one -year anniversary of protests against tax that left 60 dead. The government funded by the government confirmed the victims of the Kenyan Commission (KNCHR), and the victims noted that victims were protesters, police officers and journalists amid allegations of ‘excessive power’ with live ammunition, rubber bullets and water canons. In Nairobi, crowds marched to the state house of President William Ruto and wore white crosses with the names of last year’s victims, while police responded with tear gas and batons. “More than 400 casualties have been reported, including protesters, police officers and journalists,” Knchr said in a statement shared on his official X account. Kenyatta National Hospital acknowledged 107 wounded – mostly with shooting injuries – when protesters set fire to a Gerechts Building in Kikuyu and clashed with security forces in Mombasa, Kitengela and Matuu. The turmoil underlines incurable wounds from the suppression of 2024, where security forces fired at crowds storming parliament, and ongoing claims held accountable for liability on police brutality and dozens of unresolved disappearances. Ojwang’s death ignites new outrage amid the media deviation. The protests gained renewed momentum from the recent murder of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old blogger who died in police custody after criticizing a senior officer. His death, who ruled a manslaughter by pathologists, became a shout, with six people (including three police officers) charged with his murder just a day before the commemoration. As the demonstrations rose, the authorities imposed a media bog and ordered TV stations to stop direct coverage and limit telegram. The broadcasters NTV and KTN were pulled off the air because he eliminated the ban on the road, although the Kenya High Court later overturned the order and called it “illegal and punishment”. President Ruto, meanwhile, has defended security forces and warned protesters: ‘You cannot threaten our country’, while economic adviser David Ndii regarded the youth as ‘stupid young people’ on social media – which accusations of contempt of government amid the paralysis of economic hardship. The extent of division reflects the deepening of despair over unemployment, tax and corruption. Despite the fact that Ruto’s 2024 financing account, which aimed to collect $ 2.7 billion through levies on essentials such as fuel and bread, scraped Kenyans new tax on health insurance and a doubled fuel levy. With youth unemployment at 67%, protesters demand the resignation of Ruto and sing “one term” as they march. Western embassies condemned ‘Goons’ who supported the state, who attacked the protesters with clubs last week, while the UN emphasized that 70% of the population of sub -Saharan Africa is below 30.