Monday, July 7, 2025 - Eleven people have been killed in Kenya after clashing with police at the latest anti-government protests.
Some Kenyans have for weeks been protesting against police brutality, poor governance and the high cost of living while demanding for President William Ruto’s resignation.
Police fired live rounds and hurled tear gas canisters, injuring protesters as hundreds of people demonstrated in the city, with some blowing whistles while they marched amid heavy police deployment.
As well as blocking vehicles from accessing the city centre, police also stopped most pedestrians unless they were deemed to have essential duties.
In Kenya, 7 July known as Saba Saba, which is Swahili for seven seven, it's a significant date in Kenya’s history and marks the anniversary of the first major protests 35 years ago.
Kenya's latest wave of violent demonstrations was sparked by calls for police accountability following the death of a blogger in police custody last month. During protests on June 17, a police officer shot a civilian at close range, further angering the public.
On June 25, at least 19 people were killed and more than 400 injured during protests against police brutality that were timed to coincide with the one-year anniversary of anti-tax protests where parliament was stormed and over 60 people lost their lives.
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