Several shot, protesters storm Kenya’s parliament after lawmakers approve tax hikes
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Several people were shot outside Kenya's parliament as police clashed with protesters who stormed the complex after lawmakers passed highly controversial tax increases; At least five people were killed in the clashes; Fires broke out in the parliament buildings after protesters made it past police barricades; The protests were against the 2024 Finance Bill, which was approved on a 195 to 106 vote; The tax bill included increases on bread, car ownership, and financial transactions; The protests have been led largely by young people but have received support from civil society organizations, farmers, manufacturers, the private sector, and religious leaders; The Finance Bill still needs President William Ruto’s signature to become law.
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