IN PHOTOS: Unrest in Kenya as protests turn violent, 2 dead and 300 injured

Updated On: 25 June, 2025 09:47 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

At least two people died and around 300 people were injured during protests in Kenya`s capital Nairobi on Wednesday, an official with a multi-agency emergency response team told AFP. Pics/AFP

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At least two people died and around 300 people were injured during protests in Kenya`s capital Nairobi on Wednesday, an official with a multi-agency emergency response team told AFP. Pics/AFP

<p>Marches in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with two killed and hundreds injured as protesters held running battles with police, who flooded Nairobi`s streets with tear gas and sealed off government buildings with barbed wire</p>

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Marches in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with two killed and hundreds injured as protesters held running battles with police, who flooded Nairobi`s streets with tear gas and sealed off government buildings with barbed wire

<p>At least 60 people were killed last year by security forces in weeks of protests over tax rises and the dire economic situation for young Kenyans, peaking when a huge crowd stormed parliament on June 25</p>

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At least 60 people were killed last year by security forces in weeks of protests over tax rises and the dire economic situation for young Kenyans, peaking when a huge crowd stormed parliament on June 25

<p>Thousands gathered in central Nairobi and other towns on Wednesday, including the families of last year`s victims, for initially peaceful anniversary marches</p>

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Thousands gathered in central Nairobi and other towns on Wednesday, including the families of last year`s victims, for initially peaceful anniversary marches

<p>They soon descended into chaos as scattered groups ripped up flagstones to throw projectiles at security forces and chanted for the resignation of President William Ruto</p>

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They soon descended into chaos as scattered groups ripped up flagstones to throw projectiles at security forces and chanted for the resignation of President William Ruto

<p>Two people were shot and killed in the town of Matuu, around 100 kilometres (65 miles) from the capital, a hospital official said, with local media reporting that police had fired on protesters</p>

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Two people were shot and killed in the town of Matuu, around 100 kilometres (65 miles) from the capital, a hospital official said, with local media reporting that police had fired on protesters

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