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Street protests by Gen Zs have kicked off in major towns amid reports that at least 39 people have died and 361 injured since the onset of anti-finance bill protests in the country

Kenyan activists called for protesters to take to the streets again on Tuesday, with many rejecting appeals from President William Ruto for dialogue following his decision to withdraw proposed tax hikes.
At least 24 people were killed in clashes between protesters and police last week, when parliament was briefly stormed and set ablaze.
The protests, which have been led by young people and organised largely on social media, were initially sparked by a finance bill intended to raise 346 billion Kenyan shillings ($2.69 billion) in taxes
The young protestors have said they will not relent in their push for justice for their colleagues, allegedly killed by police during past demos against the Bill which has since been withdrawn.
In its latest data, the KNCHR indicates that Nairobi recorded the highest number of deaths at 17, followed by Uasin Gishu (4), Nakuru (3), Mombasa (3), while Kisumu had 2.
Kisii, Siaya, Kiambu, Kakamega, Nandi, Narok, Laikipia reported one death each.
The largely peaceful protests were last week infiltrated by criminals who destroyed key government institutions and looted several businesses.
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