Author: Ido Vock and Basillioh Rukanga

1 hour ago By Ido Vock and Basillioh Rukanga, BBC News Kenya: Gunfire and tear gas in Nairobi over new tax laws Protests against new tax proposals in Kenya turned violent as at least five protesters were shot dead by police and parliament went up in flames. President William Ruto deployed the military to quell the escalating demonstrations. Angry crowds stormed parliament, vandalizing and setting parts of it on fire, leading to clashes with the police. The violence erupted following the passing of an amended finance bill that included several tax hikes, sparking outrage among citizens. Despite some concessions by…