Photos: Kenya Hit by Violence Over Tax Hike Proposal
Protesters gesture at Kenya anti-riot police around a burning barricade during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
![Protesters gesture at Kenya anti-riot police around a burning barricade during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. Protesters gesture at Kenya anti-riot police around a burning barricade during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/07/03/1067350651_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_d84fd7b2bcf081fef154740137767156.jpg)
Protesters gesture at Kenya anti-riot police around a burning barricade during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
Kenya anti-riot police officers fire a tear gas canister at protesters during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
![Kenya anti-riot police officers fire a tear gas canister at protesters during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. Kenya anti-riot police officers fire a tear gas canister at protesters during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/07/03/1067350844_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_f5b26dbe63b71fb8902c560a280f1077.jpg)
Kenya anti-riot police officers fire a tear gas canister at protesters during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
Vehicles set on fire by protesters in Mombasa, Kenya, Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
![Vehicles set on fire by protesters in Mombasa, Kenya, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Vehicles set on fire by protesters in Mombasa, Kenya, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/07/03/1067351037_0:0:2654:1762_600x0_80_0_1_6fa269bd3dea7b66a4b8c7291fae337d.jpg)
Vehicles set on fire by protesters in Mombasa, Kenya, Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Protesters carry a wounded man during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
![Protesters carry a wounded man during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. Protesters carry a wounded man during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/07/03/1067351230_0:0:3070:2047_600x0_80_0_1_0f7421f7721a15d1a4214a631ea992ad.jpg)
Protesters carry a wounded man during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
Protesters chant slogans as they use urban furniture as a barricade to clash with Kenya Police officers during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
![Protesters chant slogans as they use urban furniture as a barricade to clash with Kenya Police officers during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. Protesters chant slogans as they use urban furniture as a barricade to clash with Kenya Police officers during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/07/03/1067351423_0:0:3070:2047_600x0_80_0_1_8a252b88cb61a6f67dd7c6c9bf927cc8.jpg)
Protesters chant slogans as they use urban furniture as a barricade to clash with Kenya Police officers during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
Kenyan ant-riot police beat a protester in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
![Kenyan ant-riot police beat a protester in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Kenyan ant-riot police beat a protester in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/07/03/1067351616_0:0:2736:1824_600x0_80_0_1_ee5d6763dafa80d1cc052b2c17db396a.jpg)
Kenyan ant-riot police beat a protester in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
A protester throws a tear gas canister back to Kenya Police officers amid clashes during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
![A protester throws a tear gas canister back to Kenya Police officers amid clashes during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. A protester throws a tear gas canister back to Kenya Police officers amid clashes during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/07/03/1067351809_0:0:3069:2047_600x0_80_0_1_b82f8cf4db1f3ec2a754b45a7ef93449.jpg)
A protester throws a tear gas canister back to Kenya Police officers amid clashes during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
A member of the public calls for reinforcement as protesters set vehicles on fire in Mombasa, Kenya Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
![A member of the public calls for reinforcement as protesters set vehicles on fire in Mombasa, Kenya Tuesday, July 2, 2024. A member of the public calls for reinforcement as protesters set vehicles on fire in Mombasa, Kenya Tuesday, July 2, 2024. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/07/03/1067350456_0:0:2640:1754_600x0_80_0_1_66f8e36fd4df7dceef021196e9a2e88d.jpg)
A member of the public calls for reinforcement as protesters set vehicles on fire in Mombasa, Kenya Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Detained protesters are seen doing push-ups during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
![Detained protesters are seen doing push-ups during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. Detained protesters are seen doing push-ups during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/07/03/1067352003_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_a2d9b4b97571d8545df1fb416a919303.jpg)
Detained protesters are seen doing push-ups during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
A wounded man is led away by police after he was detained on suspicion of being a looter during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.
![A wounded man is led away by police after he was detained on suspicion of being a looter during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. A wounded man is led away by police after he was detained on suspicion of being a looter during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/07/03/1067352196_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_a8e54d189d0c95d6c014d323db7050c4.jpg)
A wounded man is led away by police after he was detained on suspicion of being a looter during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024.