Kenya Protest : Indians in Kenya asked to restrict non-essential movement as protests against tax hike turn violent
Kenya Protest : The protests in Kenya against new tax hike turned extremely violent, with several casualties reported and protestors flooding the streets around the Kenyan Parliament, as reported by the media sources.
As per the latest update, five people have been killed and 31 injured in protests in Kenya on Tuesday.
India has advised its residents in Kenya to exercise extreme caution and limit non-essential travel amid violent protests in the East African country against the government's proposed tax increases.
“ADVISORY FOR INDIAN NATIONALS IN KENYA. In view of the prevailing tense situation, all Indians in Kenya are advised to exercise utmost caution, restrict non-essential movement and avoid the areas affected by the protests and violence till the situation clears up,” India in Kenya posted on social media platform X.
ADVISORY FOR INDIAN NATIONALS IN KENYA
In view of the prevailing tense situation, all Indians in Kenya are advised to exercise utmost caution, restrict non-essential movement and avoid the areas affected by the protests and violence till the situation clears up. — India in Kenya (@IndiainKenya) June 25, 2024
“Please follow local news and Mission’s website and social media handles for updates,” it added.
According to the statement, at least five people were shot dead. At least 31 have been injured, with 13 of these people shot with live bullets, four with rubber bullets, and three hit with launcher canisters.
However, there has not been any official statement by the Kenyan police on this.
As violence rages, the ambassadors of 13 Western embassies in Kenya, in a joint statement, said they were "shocked" by the scenes around Kenya's Parliament on Tuesday. They said they were "deeply concerned" by allegations that some protesters had been abducted by the security forces and called for "restraint on all sides.”
Amid violent protests, several cases of internet disruptions have also been reported.
The incident occurred when Auma Obama, who is a Kenyan-British activist, was in a chat with CNN's Larry Madowo with a group of teenage protestors.
- With inputs from agencies
