Overview

• Protests began in June over a controversial tax bill and have escalated into broader anti-government demonstrations.
• More than 50 people have died since the protests started, with accusations of police brutality and excessive force.
• President Ruto dismissed most of his cabinet and included opposition members, but protesters view this as insufficient.
• Businesses in Nairobi were shut down and public transport disrupted as police set up roadblocks and used tear gas.
• Civil society groups have called for the protection of human rights and criticized the use of non-uniformed police.