At least five dead after Kenyan parliament overrun by protesters and set ablaze after tax changes pass.
At least five dead after Kenyan parliament overrun by protesters and set ablaze after tax changes pass.
At least five people have been killed and dozens of others wounded after protesters stormed Kenya's parliament and set sections of it alight as lawmakers inside passed changes to raise taxes.
Protesters overwhelmed police and chased them away in an attempt to storm the parliament compound.
Flames could be seen coming from inside.
Police opened fire after tear gas and water cannon failed to disperse the crowds.
A Reuters journalist counted the bodies of at least five protesters outside parliament, while paramedic Vivian Achista told the news agency at least 10 people have been killed in the violence.

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