Riots break out in Kenya over tax hike, Indian embassy advises citizens to "avoid non-essential travel..."

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Riots break out in Kenya over tax hike, Indian embassy advises citizens to "avoid non-essential travel..."

The Indian embassy in Kenya on Wednesday warned Indian nationals living in the country to limit non-essential travel and visits to affected areas. Tax protests should be avoided until the situation calms down.


In a statement, the Indian embassy said, "In view of the current tense situation, we advise all Indians residing in Kenya to exercise extreme caution, limit non-essential travel and avoid protests and violence-affected areas until the situation calms down." X (formerly Twitter) warning.

According to official sources, about 20,000 Indians currently live in Kenya. Violent clashes and demonstrations broke out in Kenya's capital Nairobi and other cities across the country after the Kenyan parliament passed a controversial tax hike bill.

Thousands of demonstrators stormed Kenya's parliament on Tuesday to protest against proposed taxes. They burned parts of the building, forcing lawmakers to flee and coming under police fire. Riots erupted but the president threatened to stop them. Five people were shot and 31 injured during Tuesday's protests. Journalists saw at least three bodies outside the compound where police opened fire, and medical staff reported five deaths. The Kenya Medical Association said in a statement that at least five people died while treating the wounded at the scene. More than 30 people were injured, at least 13 with live ammunition.

Police fired live ammunition and hurled tear gas canisters at protesters seeking treatment at a medical tent at a nearby church. Clashes spread to other cities. Initially, no arrests were known. It was the most direct attack on the government in decades. Protesters were calling on lawmakers to vote against a finance bill that would impose new taxes on the East African economic hub, where resentment over the high cost of living is simmering. While promises of economic relief were applauded, young people who voted Ruto to power took to the streets to protest the pain of the reforms.

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