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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kenyan opposition leaders on Tuesday held a vigil for victims of police violence that left 30 people dead in the wake of protests against the rising cost of living and the levying of new taxes.<\/b><\/p>\n

Police have been accused of shooting at protesters using live bullets in areas where the opposition enjoys wide political support.<\/p>\n

The ministry said one officer died and more than 300 others were injured in the protests.<\/p>\n

Footage of the vigil showed mourners lighting candles, wailing, and a mother crying over the death of her son.<\/p>\n

“Why are they being congratulated? They are killing their own people. The brutality is too much. Where are we heading to as a nation?” said Zamzam Mohammed Chimba, member of parliament in Kenya.<\/p>\n

In the last three weeks, demonstrations have spread across Kenya with people calling out President William Ruto\u2019s administration over the rising cost of living and newly imposed taxes that have caused a fuel price hike as tax on petroleum products doubled from 8% to 16%.<\/p>\n

Human rights groups condemned the police for using excessive force to disperse protesters.<\/p>\n

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

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