"Kenya Protests Turn Deadly as Tax Hikes Spark Outrage"

Demonstrators in Kenya are feared dead as protests erupted for the second time in a week over unpopular tax hikes proposed by the national government. Opposition leader Opiyo Wandayi reported that protesters were forcefully dispersed by police using water cannons, tear gas, and live bullets. While the exact number of casualties is still being verified, at least nine deaths have been confirmed across the country. Kenyan media also reported casualties, including five deaths during confrontations with riot police. The tax hikes have led to increased costs of transport and staple goods, causing significant hardship for many Kenyans.