Kenyan Police Crack Down on Tax Protesters
- More than 20 anti-government protesters were arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, during demonstrations against newly imposed taxes.
- Kenyan police fired teargas at opposition protesters marching to protest tax increases
- Tear gas was fired at protesters in Kenya's capital and other parts of the country during demonstrations against newly imposed taxes.
- Odinga announced plans to launch a petition to remove President William Ruto from office and collect 10 million signatures.
- The protests are a response to tax hikes imposed by the government to address the country's growing debt repayments and fund job-creating initiatives.