At least 16 killed, 400 injured in Kenya as protests turn violent over ‘police brutality’

At least 16 killed, 400 injured in Kenya as protests turn violent over ‘police brutality’

At least 16 people were killed and hundreds injured in Kenya on Wednesday as protests turned violent. The demonstrations, held to honour those killed in last year’s anti-government rallies, saw clashes between police and protesters across the country.

Smoke rises as protestors participate in a demonstration to mark the first anniversary of the 2024 anti-government protests that drew widespread condemnation over the use of force by security agencies, in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday. Reuters