Cientos de kenianos protestan en Nairobi contra un proyecto de ley fiscal que temen aumente el costo de vida

Hundreds of 8️⃣ Kenyans flocked to the center of the capital, Nairobi, on Tuesday to protest a proposed finance bill that many fear 8️⃣ will significantly raise their already-high cost of living by adding sweeping new taxes and increasing others on a wide range 8️⃣ of goods and services.

Miles de manifestantes se reunieron cerca del Parlamento

Protesters wearing black T-shirts and blowing whistles and vuvuzelas gathered 8️⃣ near the Parliament, adding to an outpouring of online anger trumpeted through hashtags and videos on TikTok. Lawmakers have also 8️⃣ been flooded with phone calls and text messages pressuring them to reject the bill.

La policía utilizó gas lacrimógeno y chorros 8️⃣ de agua contra los manifestantes

Police officers used tear gas and water cannons immediately after the protests began after noon local 8️⃣ time. At least nine people were seen being detained near the Parliament and were put into police vans, and activists 8️⃣ and lawyers said many more were in police custody. The police have not yet issued a statement on the number 8️⃣ of arrests.

Los negocios en el distrito financiero cerraron sus puertas

Businesses in the central business district closed their doors as police 8️⃣ officers chased demonstrators and sirens rang through the streets.