Protesters breach parliament security, set section of building on fire
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Section of Parliament on fire after protester invasion during anti-finance bill 2024 demonstrations
Section of Parliament on fire after protesters invasion during anti-finance bill 2024 demonstrations.
Kenyan protesters broke through parliament barricades on Tuesday and entered the complex, where lawmakers were debating contentious tax hike proposals that have sparked widespread outrage.
Protesters are said to have overpowered anti-riot police and entered Parliament buildings and set a section of it on fire.
The surging crowds are opposed to the passage of the Finance Bill, 2024 which MPs passed on Tuesday with 195 votes against 106 who opposed.
The protesters uprooted the national flag within Parliament precincts with reports indicating that a number of the protesters have been shot outside Parliament.
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A stampede has also been reported inside Parliament as MPs scampered to safety.
According to Amnesty International Kenya, hundreds of protesters broke through police barriers outside parliament in Nairobi, with police firing live rounds and injuring “many” people.
Some of the legislators have sought refugee in the basement parking of Parliament as police keep guard awaiting backup and evacuation.
In addition, a section of parliament was also set on fire as protesters stormed the buildings, accompanied by heavy gunfire from police officers battling the defiant mob.
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