US Edition2 dead in Kenya youth protests
9 Articles
9 Articles
2 dead in Kenya youth protests
Nairobi, Kenya — A 21-year-old man died after being hit by a tear gas canister during protests in Kenya this week, a human rights official and the victim's relative said Saturday, in the second fatality in connection with the youth-led demonstrations. Led largely by Gen-Z Kenyans who have livestreamed the demonstrations against tax increases, the protests have been galvanized by widespread anger over President William Ruto's economic policies. …
The Guardian Nigeria
eNCATwo dead in Kenya youth protests
A 21-year-old man has died after being hit by a tear gas canister during protests in Kenya this week, a human rights official and the victim’s relative said Saturday, in the second fatality resulting from the youth-led demonstrations. Led largely by Gen-Z Kenyans who have livestreamed the demonstrations against tax hikes, the protests have been galvanised by widespread anger over President William Ruto’s economic policies. Thursday’s demonstrati…
One dead after tax protests in Kenyan capital Thursday
A man died on the sidelines of mass demonstrations against proposed tax hikes in the Kenyan capital, police said Friday, with the mounting protest a day earlier also leaving 200 people injured. A police watchdog said it was investigating allegations that the man was shot by police after Thursday’s demonstrations in Nairobi, the second this week. Led largely by young Kenyans, the protests began in Nairobi on Tuesday before spreading nationwide. T…
According to the commission, the 21-year-old protester was still taken to the hospital but could not resist his injuries and died. “It is tragic that a young person could lose their life simply because they are protesting against the rising cost of living,” he said. This is the second fatal victim recorded during the demonstrations against a new tax that began at the beginning of the week in Nairobi and which gradually spread to other cities. Th…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center, 50% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
