Kenyan Anniversary Protests turns into violent clashes.

At least 60 people were killed last year by security forces in weeks of protests over tax rises and the dire economic situation for young Kenyans, peaking when a huge crowd stormed parliament on June 25.

Thousands gathered in central Nairobi and other towns on Wednesday. 25 June 2025, including the families of last year’s victims, for initially peaceful anniversary marches.

They soon descended into chaos as scattered groups ripped up flagstones to throw projectiles at security forces and chanted for the resignation of President William Ruto.

Two people were shot and killed in the town of Matuu, around 100 kilometres (65 miles) from the capital, a hospital official said, with local media reporting that police had fired at protesters.

At least one police officer and several demonstrators were injured in Nairobi, while a man suspected of being a plain-clothed officer was manhandled by the crowd.

Last year, unidentified police officers were seen shooting protesters.

 Local media showed huge crowds were still heading down main roads towards the business district, though blocked by police.