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Violence rocks Nairobi CBD as protestors reject spending plan

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Protesters make signs with their arms in front of Kenya police officers during a demonstration against tax hikes on June 18, 2024. [AFP]

Teargas, running battles, heavy police presence and arrest of protestors characterised Tuesday's demonstrations as Kenyans came out in large numbers to oppose the Finance Bill 2024.

Journalists were among those injured during the demos held in Nairobi where hundreds of activists were arrested, as they complained of police using excessive force to disperse an otherwise peaceful procession.

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