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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Humphrey Malalo and Ayenat Mersie

Kenyan police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters; one dead

Riot police officers disperse supporters of Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga of the Azimio La Umoja (Declaration of Unity) One Kenya Alliance, as they participate in a nationwide protest over cost of living and President William Ruto's government in Mathare settlement of Nairobi, Kenya March 27, 2023. REUTERS/John Muchucha

Kenyan police fired teargas and water cannons at stone-throwing supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga on Monday during a second week of protests against the government and high food prices, with one person shot dead in the western city of Kisumu.

The clashes broke out as Odinga's convoy passed through the Kawangware neighbourhood in the capital Nairobi, Reuters reporters said. Hundreds of supporters had gathered around the convoy, shouting "Ruto must go," in reference to President William Ruto.

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