Some sources say that the death toll from the demonstrations held the day before in almost the entire country could rise to 16, while some 400 people are reported injured.

According to eyewitnesses, thousands of demonstrators crowded the streets of this capital and other Kenyan cities, despite the heavy police presence, which cordoned off government buildings and fired tear gas, with the participation of agents on horseback and a helicopter.

In addition to Nairobi, protests marking the first anniversary of last year’s major demonstrations took place in 21 other counties out of the country’s 47 counties.

At the end of June last year, members of opposition parties and other spontaneous protesters staged protests against an economic reform bill promoted by President William Ruto to balance the budget deficit, approved by parliament, which was eventually dismissed due to popular pressure.

The bill provided for an increase in the value-added tax on bread and vehicle ownership, among others.

The clashes at the time left more than 60 dead, hundreds wounded and dozens more arrested.

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