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Immaculate Akello

Kenya opposition protests pause for talks: All you need to know

Anti-riot police react to tear gas after one of their canisters fired at protesters was lobbed back at them during confrontations at a mass rally called by opposition leader Raila Odinga, in Mathare, Nairobi, on March 27, 2023 [Tony Karumba / AFP]

Nairobi, Kenya – On Sunday evening, Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga suspended biweekly nationwide protests over soaring living costs and the alleged rigging of the 2022 presidential election, to allow for dialogue with the government.

The move came after President William Ruto had urged Odinga earlier on Sunday to halt demonstrations which he said have led to three deaths and more than 400 injuries, including to security personnel.

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