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Kenya's parliament passed a tax increase bill, leading to thousands of demonstrators storming the parliament building to protest. President Ruto ordered the military to suppress the protesters, resulting in police firing live ammunition at the crowd, causing at least 5 deaths and over 30 injuries. The tax bill proposed by Ruto in May aimed to boost infrastructure and education, but sparked significant backlash. Demonstrations spread nationwide, mainly led by young people, with even Obama's half-sister participating. The protest escalated with protesters vandalizing the parliament building and occupying the chambers, prompting the president to label them as violent gangs controlled by criminal organizations.
Source: YAHOO