Kenya: Tear gas fired at anti-government protesters | BBC News

Kenyan police have fired tear gas in the capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasa to disperse anti-government protests.
In both city centres many businesses have remained closed.
Demonstrators have also taken to the streets of other cities including Kisumu.
Human rights groups say since the protests against a controversial finance bill began two weeks ago 39 people have been killed by security forces.
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[@deniskarina6540]

increasing the salaries for gvt officials while the protest is going on is an insult😢💔🇰🇪💯

[@ernst9100]

True. This SRC is out of touch with the reality in Kenya

[@muriumwangiwaigwe9474]

Madness

[@InnocentKing-y9o]

He wants to buy them

[@MohamedAmin-zz8wo]

Inaitwa reverse psychology. They willl refuse the new salaries so as to calm Kenyans

[@kayigirecharles7242]

@@InnocentKing-y9o i8i8iyu1

[@bakerkawesa]

The president needs to resign. The situation is out of hand.

[@rosean374]

Then what?

[@missedcall.254]

resign why??

[@hodralamesa5672]

@@bakerkawesa he visited the USA 🇺🇸 but we need Russian puppet not American

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Why?

[@SLR777i]

You meant 'in jail'.

[@Chucku153]

Americans need to learn from Kenyans to keep their congressman honest and not corrupt

[@COCO-uf3sm]

Not really America could do a lot worse than this. They have better tech. They will be using Anti Riot Drones and Robots soon

[@JamaaJamaa-sp7po]

Duck you you want to destroy Kenya

[@josephnganga1955]

A​@user-hi3rc2kq2b

[@NasirumbiChristine-xc1tb]

BBC WE ARE STILL BRINGING U NEWS COZ WE ARE TIRED OF DICTATORSHIP IN AFRICA 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 WE AS UGANDANS WE STAND WITH U 💪💪💪💪

[@pessi6185]

End Western Imperialism in Africa 💪🏿 Niger is leading by example. More African countries must join BRICS & be part of the rising Multipolar World, away from Western Imperialism.

[@Geosbudy]

We're United not only on streets, we're educating each other about the constitution and bills, laws, were creating platforms to recall ministers and a time is coming out parents will join us in the streets

[@ernst9100]

Former president of Kenya ,Moi, was best known internationally for sending peace keeping forces to other countries while his own country was embroiled in internal conflicts and clashes. Ruto, a student of Moi, is following the same script. He sends his best policemen to Haiti for bring peace while back home the same police are overwhelmed by protestors. It's sheer madness

[@ClareMuhenje]

They have Kenyatta international hospital where is ruto's hospital?

[@ellachimbiru1950]

Ruto is your man Britain, so please take him and celebrate

[@danwangwe7]

Ruto must go

[@mariej6962]

This is the consequence of neglecting those whom you are entrusted to care for. Tanzania, take note: there exists a breaking point when people become disillusioned, disregarding orders and promises-they've had enough! The curse on these African leaders seems irreversible, with no antidote in sight . It is so strange to even think about.

[@Romeo_Mar22]

REMEMBER WE THE PEOPLE NOT WE THE GOVERNMENT

[@SimonOugo]

Sad moments for my country Kenya, but struggle continue.

[@richardrobin395]

KENYA IS ON ITS WAY TO UGANDA'S SITUATION

[@warnerponniah]

This is what happened in Srilanka and the President had to flee the country,

[@AK-lb8jq]

Ruto is a Traitor and his time is end 😢

[@KintuAmisi]

Hi bbc am online Kampala am with Kenyans go on you never no even Uganda we can get change

[@fredducaunt]

TF

[@jamesjealous-p4v]

Stop genocide in Gaza

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

👍

[@yukiseon6042]

Where ? 😂 you care why u dont go there 🤣

[@Kevin-fq3zh]

stop deleting comments

[@FatahEriya]

Am wondering how my comment disappeared 😅

[@sathyem540]

Darkness is rising in Kenya. This country is now heading to face its future.

[@TheHelper-l9m]

OT! Benny Hill considered funnier than Monty Python by two TV stations --WOR and WLVI!

[@justusmukhwana6221]

these talks wont help us heal we need actions bwana we need heart touching apology from the president and we need all the comrades posted on todays news paper labelled as wanted criminals be re declassified as soon as possible ASAP

[@gechtv580]

Revival is around the corner

[@kalisaboyzband]

Kenya is finished 😭

[@joywanja8026]

Kenya is not finished.

[@TheHelper-l9m]

OT! Benny Hill considered funnier than Monty Python by two TV stations --WOR and WLVI!

[@bornifacekayo2409]

Ruto has to resign

[@lulu-xt5gs]

Kenya won’t fall.We will stand. Strong

[@stephenmbogo8433]

We don't need Ruto anymore

[@nabilahmed5047]

Ruto and his minions must go

[@MgWynn]

IMF and WB are to blame for debt traps.

[@WakooliMary]

We are dieing in Kenya 😭😭😭💗

[@kevinparadza9913]

Zimbabwe should learn from Kenya, history is being made here

[@educationispriority2928]

Kenyans are playing with their country's peace. They should take a good look at sudan . Please dont destroy your country.

[@chrissiegift9589]

In my understanding of what you just said a peaceful country is a pretentious one? Yeah, I'm sure if our ancestors shared the same thought as you, we'd still be under the White man's supremacy! We can't be slaves in our Nation!! We'd rather die freedom fighters than cowards who never stood up for themselves!

[@kinara5365]

You think people are at peace. Peace is not just the absence of war

[@bella-sm8or]

@@kinara5365 true,,this is war in disguise

[@kinara5365]

@@bella-sm8or yes, we have not been peaceful.

[@bella-sm8or]

@@kinara5365 how tf can there be peace na leaders wanaongezewa mshahara then sistangu mdogo anaingia campus na 144k per semester!!!6 months 144k na anafanya teaching enye inalipanga sijui aje😂😂

[@jeffmerklinger9067]

Just wait until they hear about Carbon Tax!

[@thabzaytee]

This never happened under Uhuru.

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Because people are racist. He didn't change people's lives and they never demonstrated during his time

[@RMIDRIS]

Ruto must resign. Zakayo shuka jamani. We can't stand you!

[@margaretmaggie8678]

We want sanity back in our country.

[@noah1114-bc3fn]

'As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. (Psalm 103:12-14) 'I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. (John 17:6-7) 'Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matthew 20:28) 'I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. (Psalm 18:3) 'The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. (2 Corinthians 13:14) 'This is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it(the gospel of Jesus). (2 John 1:6)

[@saldaterra4724]

Turn to God! Every human being commits sin and they separate us from God. There is only one way to reconcile ourselves with our heavenly father: by repenting of our mistakes, confessing them, forsaking them and accepting Jesus Christ, the son of God as our only Lord and Savior, who suffered and died on the cross to pay for our sins. our sins in our place. If we do not repent and abandon our wrong actions, one day we will stand before the Court of God and will be condemned by Him. God loves you and has a place in heaven reserved for you. Read the Bible, seek Him and accept Him in your life. God bless you.

[@alba7875]

RUTO MUST GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jacobxj387]

Kenya going like Haiti

[@mitchelchele8455]

No it's not not even close the government paying goons to commit crimes and then say violent protests while denying our constitution rights someone will pay but this country won't fall

[@DNC55-v2j]

@@jacobxj387 Are you sure about that ? 😂

[@dennyosoko8075]

Ruto must go we are tired of him because there is higher rate ok kidnapping then young kids are killed also if they are found no kidneys but Ruto knew the deal of kidnappers he is the big dealer we needs help

[@mahbubdawood2909]

If Kenya has defeated to rule Kenya in it's positive protocol ways then British may proceed the takeover the under British Ruling Kenya ameen

[@asiimwechristinessentsmu]

Ruto must go

[@Jay42915]

In the midst of protest, Ruto just hiked salaries of state employees yesterday. The salary hike begins from 1st July 2024. He is stone deaf.

[@emilyanyango9028]

So sad 😢

[@kushboka1848]

Bias news shame on you with your association. Tell us how many police officers were injured

[@RicardoJones-nk5or]

God bless my country😇😇😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ClareMuhenje]

Ruto must go kenya very soon they will rules by themselves

[@darianclery4455]

Kenya is a country Ruto must go

[@emilyanyango9028]

Ruto is a dictator Shipp is a very very big criminal 😢

[@AGABATHOMASSYLUVANO]

African governments should borrow a leaf from Kenya.

[@christinejojo7234]

Kenya is in ICU 😅

[@sabbiestrp3385]

What's funny about though

[@melvinsharty4417]

Kenyans are protesting over taxes bill, but no country progresses without its citizens paying taxes. Folks need to understand that…running a government or country is expensive. Dialogue should be the solution.

[@nyakoejob4470]

No body is against paying taxes. We're talking of excessive taxing and grand corruption among government top officials starting from the president and his cabinet.

[@ronaldbahingire7979]

We are not against expanding the tax base , we are only against over taxing the very low income people who hardly have 3 meals in a day. I mean its like milking a cow that is starving, first deal with the people's grievances like unemployment, improving their income base and also fighting against the very corrupt people in government that swindle alot of funds to satisfy their selfish needs instead of putting those very funds in improving health care , and other social needs of the wanaichi and then you can think of expanding the tax base. These biggest economies in the world over tax their citizens but citizens don't complain because they know the tax is being put into use in developing the country and solving people's social needs, so that's what the Kenyans are fighting for. Sort out their social needs, like poverty, unemployment, fighting corruption and then you can expand the tax base.

[@melvinsharty4417]

@@ronaldbahingire7979 I agree that before expanding the tax base, the government should focus on these key issues to create a solid foundation for economic growth and social stability. Also, know that addressing unemployment or building solid foundation is a holistic process that is longterm, expensive, it's not a quick fit...but it should begin somewhere.

[@esthermbuta7729]

Including taxing Chemotherapy patients?😭Which country are you from.Maybe things are better there because in my country kenya everything is disgusting 😮

[@magdalineifeonu8306]

Imagine how the military is manhandling the citizens 😢

[@MohamedAli-vs3jj]

Colonisation britanique...

[@richardb8104]

White people aren't your problem. Look in the mirror.

[@auro1986]

they can place a tv showing only bbc, then no tear gas required

[@mikez3102]

Obi won Nairobi 🤣🔥🐐

[@MikeJones-ck4yt]

Police state...police brutality...crime against humanity😢😢

[@elishaoluwafemi1982]

But a state of anarchy will be disastrous to everyone. Kenyans should learn to follow the leadership of their elected officers

[@omwanakamawaenaechwele]

Impunity is all over the country

[@johnsendjekou834]

youre nigerian just like me, be silent till we sort our own corrupt cesspit out

[@eldios831]

I agree to...Kenyans have already won...keep the pressure online....ruto popularity is now at 20% remove him out of office via the ballot...make it hard for corruption

[@bella-sm8or]

people like you are the reason why we still live like this no offence,,someone oppresses you and you still follow because of what leadership and all that crap,,sa president akiniambia nimtolee kofia nitoe,,leadership is just a placement,you are still a human with same body parts so you have no reason for oppressing the other

[@njirumwaura6201]

You don't know

[@BatsiraiMuwamba-lb5ie]

Ruto must go

[@nansubugaaisha3752]

Your luky that laws are.still working

[@余運高]

新冠肺炎就算沒中，也會寄病毒讓大家中，這就是軍事暗殺跟政治暗殺的手法

[@adanabdi5249]

Muslims pray like Jesus Matthew 26:39

[@NassaliJustine-s4q]

God help this country 🙏 😫 😢

[@特朗普-g5g]

。。。刺激

[@amosk6284]

Zambian hope you are watching

[@josephnjogu9341]

Verbal condemnation is not enough, the Chief Justice should resign since the justice system is being blatantly mocked -life is too dear to call for debate and condemnation where the Gvt is saying -Endeni Kotini-We shall not relent!!

[@ezeonuegbuscholarifeyinwa2209]

Who will help the politicians 🤔. No body.

[@MukisaUmar-w9r]

_

[@joexavier4070]

Ruto is gone....

[@bbcisaids6727]

#votereform

[@moshdeezzlee4721]

That's what happens when people are telling you to stop borrowing money from IMF

[@paulkarani559]

5:39🤭😂

[@jenifferwanjira6124]

😂😂😂😂

[@justkal5644]

Dont create any refugee problem , as long as eveyone stay in kenya , situation will be fine

[@BejTjubu]

,🤣

[@IsjJsksj-ix3id]

Ooooombia chanal

[@danielmnuvi7]

HIV AIDS

[@davidbett7002]

🤔🤔🤔

[@DJDAVINCI]

Kenya has fallen...

[@educationispriority2928]

Back to the sender. Listen to yourself. Kenya will never fall .

[@ciruAgneskamande9011]

That will never happen...my country is shaking but will never fall

[@trendinggossip8692]

Only in your dreams

[@salamSalehhhhh]

Kenya has fallen😂

[@ciruAgneskamande9011]

In your dreams that will never come true

[@mercyelias271]

These are just riots insome cities . Kenya reigns!!

[@bugazi3037]

@@ciruAgneskamande9011i don’t like Kenya 🇰🇪 and Ethiopia 🇪🇹 I don’t want them to fall apart it will cause more problems in region than benefits government should start arresting these people before foreign agents help them to become unstoppable.

[@jeffitachi2589]

@@bugazi3037You don't like them because they are richer than your shitty country

[@IsjJsksj-ix3id]

Cr 7 goat legent ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@onlyme24]

So who's in Kenya protecting the families & properties of the security force in Haiti?

[@valisthename]

Exactly, ruto is stupid 🇰🇪

[@FatahEriya]

We r leaving in peace this kind of shitt is happening only in the Nairobi city😢