Demonstration Alert and Cancellation of Routine Consular Services July 2, 2024
Location: Multiple cities in Kenya
U.S. Embassy In Kenya: Protests are expected to continue this week in Kenya. Even protests that seem peaceful can turn violent at any moment. Law enforcement has used water cannons, tear gas, and in some cases live ammunition in response to the protests.
Rioters In Kenya Break Into Parliament, Set It On Fire After Tax Hike Bill Passed
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KENYA - At least 60 rioters breached Kenya's parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday and set parts of it on fire. According to Amnesty International Kenya police fired live rounds at the rioters, leaving many of them wounded. The riots took place, along with calls for President William Ruto to leave office after a new bill was passed by lawmakers proposing tax hikes.
The embassy has received reports of opportunistic crimes committed on the periphery of the protests, …