Fire seen at Kenya parliament amid anti-tax-hike protest

Protesters embarked on another round of demonstrations against a new finance bill that seeks to introduce new taxesDemonstrators have been approaching the parliament complex where fire can be seenSome MPs are reportedly sheltering in the basement after they passed the billThere is a palpable anger among many Kenyans over the new measures

Protesters can be seen pushing to enter parliament where MPs have just voted to approve the controversial finance bill, which raises some taxes.Sounds of gunshots have been heard as police battle protesters who are pushing to enter parliament in Nairobi where MPs have just passed the controversial finance bill.At least two bodies are lying on the ground, CNN is reporting.

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