Hundreds of men armed with whips and clubs attacked groups of protesters in Kenya on Tuesday as they demonstrated against the recent killing of a man in police custody, AFP journalists saw.
Tensions have risen as the East African country approaches the first anniversary of massive Gen Z-led protests sparked by tax rises, which the government has been desperate to avoid this year.
Hanifa: I was beaten up, and one of the goons took my phone but I managed to get it back.
pic.twitter.com/6Ntn5Ab5Zh - KTN News (@KTNNewsKE) June 17, 2025 A more cautious finance bill means protests have been limited this year, but people have come back to the streets over the death of 31-year-old teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody.
