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Kenya closes schools before three days of tax-hike protests

A riot policeman reloads a teargas grenade launcher during clashes with protesters in the Kibera area of Nairobi [Brian Inganga/AP Photo]

Kenya’s government has closed schools in the capital and two other areas as East Africa’s economic powerhouse on Wednesday braced for three days of demonstrations against the cost of living and tax hikes.

Two rounds of protests earlier this month descended into violence when police fired tear gas canisters, and in some cases live rounds, at the crowds. At least 15 people were killed and hundreds were arrested.

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