The combination of a bloody clash with protesters in Nairobi and the arrival of Kenyan officers in gang-ravaged Haiti draws new scrutiny to the Kenyan police.
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Kenyan President Vows to Crack Down on ‘Treasonous’ Protesters
At least five people were killed in clashes with the police that erupted after lawmakers approved tax increases that critics said would drive up the cost of living for millions.
Protests in Kenya Over Tax Bill: What to Know
Kenyan police faced off with protesters in the capital, Nairobi. Civic groups said that at least five people died.
Obama’s Half Sister Is Among Those Tear-Gassed During Protests in Kenya
Auma Obama, a sociologist and community activist, was being interviewed live on CNN when clouds of tear gas lobbed by the police overwhelmed her.
See Kenya’s Protests in Nairobi
Across the country, outrage over proposed tax increases drove Kenyans to the streets.
Kenya Tax Bill Draws Fire From Protesters
The government is trying to pass a finance bill in Parliament that would involve increasing taxes. Critics say it will raise the cost of living for Kenyans who are already struggling economically.
Kenya Braces for Major Protests Over Proposed Tax Hikes
Activists have called on Kenyans to occupy Parliament in opposition to a new finance bill that is likely to raise the cost of living for many people by increasing taxes on a range of goods and services.
Kenya Rallies Police Officers Ahead of Haiti Deployment
The East African country is preparing to send hundreds of police officers as the first wave of a multinational force aimed at stabilizing the chaos-ridden Caribbean nation.
Deadly Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa
Downpours have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi.
Heavy Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa
Torrential downpours have submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi, and more rain is expected.