Kenya protesters storm parliament, set sections on fire

Sections of Kenya's parliament were on fire on Tuesday as protesters overwhelmed police to storm the compound on June 25, 2024. REUTERS

Sections of Kenya's parliament were on fire on Tuesday as protesters overwhelmed police to storm the compound where lawmakers had just passed a contentious bill that would introduce a raft of new taxes.

At least 50 people were injured by gunfire, a paramedic outside parliament said, as police clashed with hundreds of demonstrators.