Overview

• Auma Obama, half-sister of Barack Obama, was tear-gassed while supporting young protesters in Nairobi.
• Protests were triggered by a new finance bill that raises taxes amid Kenya's high cost of living.
• At least five people were killed and dozens injured as police opened fire on demonstrators.
• Protesters set parts of the parliament building on fire and clashed with security forces.
• Human rights groups have condemned the police response and called for an end to the violence.