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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Humphrey Malalo and Ayenat Mersie

Kenyan opposition politicians arrested, tear gassed during protests

A riot police officer fires tear gas to 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 the cost of living and President William Ruto's government in downtown Nairobi, Kenya March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Kenyan police tear gassed the leader of the opposition on Monday and arrested senior lawmakers in his parliamentary faction, as protesters took to the streets to march against President William Ruto and the high cost of living.

The convoy of Raila Odinga, who was defeated by Ruto last year in his fifth straight election as the runner up, was repeatedly sprayed with tear gas as he addressed supporters from the sunroof of his car.

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