Violent Anti-Government Protests Rock Kenya, Leaving Eight Dead and Hundreds Injured

NAIROBI, Kenya – Anti-government protests in Kenya escalated into violence on Wednesday, resulting in at least eight fatalities and hundreds of injuries. Demonstrators took to the streets in the capital city of Nairobi and other regions across the East African nation, clashing with police forces. Eyewitness accounts and video footage show police firing tear gas into crowds attempting to advance through city streets. The protests mark the one-year anniversary of similar demonstrations against tax increases that tragically claimed the lives of at least 60 individuals, some of whom attempted to storm Kenya's parliament building. Today's demonstrations reflect continued public discontent, with some participants explicitly calling for the resignation of Kenya's president. The situation remains tense as authorities work to restore order amidst widespread public unrest.