Several shot, protesters storm Kenya’s parliament after lawmakers approve tax hikes ========== Several people were shot outside Kenya's parliament as police clashed with protesters who stormed the complex after lawmakers passed highly controversial tax increases; At least five people were killed in the clashes; Fires broke out in the parliament buildings after protesters made it past police barricades; The protests were against the 2024 Finance Bill, which was approved on a 195 to 106 vote; The tax bill included increases on bread, car ownership, and financial transactions; The protests have been led largely by young people but have received support from civil society organizations, farmers, manufacturers, the private sector, and religious leaders; The Finance Bill still needs President William Ruto’s signature to become law. #Kenya #Protests #TaxHikes #Parliament #Clashes www.voanews.com/a/several-shot-protesters-storm-kenya-s-parliament-after-lawmakers-approve-tax-hikes/7674258.html