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At least 50 people have died since the protests began on June 18, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
Police in Kenya have banned protests in the capital indefinitely citing a lack of leadership that would ensure peaceful protests. The ban was announced hours before a planned protest which took place yesterday (Thursday). Demonstrators were expected to march to the president’s office calling for his resignation over poor governance. Police said that the lack of leadership had made it difficult to enforce safety protocols.
Recent protests have left businesses counting losses after the looting and burnings. Major roads leading to the president’s office remained barricaded by the police. Kenya has seen a month of protests that started with calls for legislators to vote against a controversial finance bill that was proposing higher taxes amidst a cost-of-living crisis and ballooning public debt.
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At least 50 people have died since the protests began on June 18, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
