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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Police in Kenya clashed with demonstrators Monday during anti-government protests as the authorities blocked major roads leading into the capital, Nairobi, and most businesses closed.<\/p>\n

According to government-funded national rights watchdog Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, at least 10 people died on Monday, and another 29 were reported injured nationwide.<\/p>\n

A police statement published on Monday evening counted 11 fatalities and mentioned that numerous police officers had been injured, although it counted far fewer injured civilians than the rights watchdog.<\/p>\n

Protesters lit bonfires and hurled stones at police in roadblocks and police fired and hurled teargas canisters, injuring one demonstrator.<\/p>\n

Associated Press journalists witnessed an injured person being carried by protesters who were chanting against police. Kenyans had planned demonstrations on July 7 to protest against police brutality, poor governance, and to demand President William Ruto\u2019s resignation over alleged corruption and the high cost of living.<\/p>\n

July 7, known as Saba Saba, is a significant date in Kenya\u2019s recent history, marking the first major protests 35 years ago that called for a transition from a one-party state to a multiparty democracy, which was realized in the 1992 elections.<\/p>\n

A blocked city<\/b><\/p>\n

Police officers were stopping private and public vehicles from accessing the city centre.<\/p>\n

They were also blocking most pedestrians from entering the capital, only allowing through those deemed to have essential duties.<\/p>\n

Public Service Minister Geoffrey Ruku had urged all government employees to report to work on Monday, insisting that the demonstrations would not disrupt public services.<\/p>\n

Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said on Sunday that the government would not tolerate violent protests and that police would be deployed to ensure public safety.<\/p>\n

The roads leading to the country\u2019s parliament and the president\u2019s office were barricaded using razor wire.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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