Kenya protests: at least five killed as parliament burns

At least five people have reportedly been shot dead in the Kenyan capital Nairobi after police opened fire on protesters outside the country's Parliament.

Crowds stormed the building as MPs were voting on a law to raise taxes. Part of the complex was set on fire, while there were running battles between police and protesters outside.

Kenyan president William Ruto said there would be a "full and effective response" to what he called "treasonous events".
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[eunicemonyenye]

What happened is not treason. Those that died are not criminals. His speech addressed nothing. He is only worried about the results of the protests and not the root causes

[BINOYVARGHESE]

We elected you with so much expectations! Your pride will finish you. Remember you are a servant of the people, stop acting like a dictator.

[techarch]

This guy is the biggest criminal. He was taken to the hague before but somehow made witnesses disappear.

[iankamuri]

Listening to Mr Ruto address the nation, citing that today's events equal treason and anarchy and those involved in the protests, criminals, is deeply distressing.
The National Treasury is THE BIGGEST crime scene in Kenya and has been for years. Mr Ruto is one of the biggest criminals in Kenya.
It is scary to think that a man with no empathy for Kenyans is leading our country.

[iankamuri]

Kenyans must be protected from this criminal. 😂
Huyu msee amechizi😂😂😂

[Musa-ih]

The arrogance of calling us criminals and yet he is the biggest criminal!

[tjhohyb]

Ruto with his deaf ears, arrogance is the great criminal.

[edwinokemwa]

You're the first criminal, no way you can use force to disrupt a peaceful demonstration, , we were seen peaceful at the morning until police arrived and throw us teargas

[mohntinyari]

He was addressing himself, not the nation. We'll address ourselves. We need to pray tonight.

[marthakaregi]

He is the Biggest lier i have ever seen in my life.

[NancyMuthoni-kpuw]

Alijificha kanisa huyu anakaa kuokoka blood everywhere Kenya we need you God

[AndersonWeru-uroi]

Ruto should go to jail for his atrocities, Ruto must go

[Yo-benjo]

We got misrepresented in parliament, but guess who showed up? Us! Unity!

[safarijeandedieu]

Ruto you are going to see the power of people

[projectcontractors]

"We are rapidly approaching an era where people vs government becomes a worldwide phenomenon." ~ John McAfee

[henoktadesse]

I love kenya young people am from ethiopia

[Axvxvo]

He is the criminal who was judged by the ICC the irony

[sumtendechaba]

Youths are not criminals.just listen to them!

[samsonayiera]

You can’t lead people who lost confidence in you, just resign peacefully.

[faithnyaboke]

Konokono wew ukufe tumechoka na wew gasia hii