Kenyan Protests Against Finance Bill Turn Violent, Resulting in Deaths and Military Deployment

Kenya has witnessed violent protests against a controversial finance bill that proposes significant tax increases, leading to deadly clashes between demonstrators and police. On Tuesday, thousands of protesters stormed Parliament in Nairobi, setting parts of the building ablaze and resulting in at least five confirmed deaths and dozens of injuries. President William Ruto condemned the protests as a threat to national security and deployed military forces to assist police in quelling the unrest. Despite some provisions being dropped, the bill's passage has fueled nationwide anger over rising living costs and economic hardships. Amnesty International and local civic groups reported further incidents of abductions and police brutality. The unrest marks one of the most significant assaults on Kenyan governmental institutions in decades.