Police in Nairobi, Kenya, fired tear gas and water cannons at crowds protesting proposed tax hikes, resulting in five deaths and 31 injuries, as reported by several NGOs, including Amnesty Kenya. The protests erupted over a finance bill that has sparked significant contention between citizens and the government. The confrontation turned deadly, with five people being shot dead. In a joint statement, several NGOs including Amnesty Kenya reported that five people were shot dead and 31 injured.