Protesters in Kenya marked the anniversary of deadly demonstrations against a tax plan by marching across the country to express anger at the government. The police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Nairobi and Mombasa, where businesses were closed and roads blocked. The protests were fueled by economic hardship and a lack of accountability for previous killings at rallies. President William Ruto faces growing political crisis as critics accuse him of failing to fulfill promises and suppressing dissent. International observers have criticized the use of plainclothed officers and hired "goons" to disrupt peaceful gatherings.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/world/africa/kenya-protests-ruto.html