Police reportedly opened fire on protesters who were attempting to storm Kenya’s legislature, resulting in at least five protesters killed, dozens wounded, and parts of the parliament building set ablaze. This chaos ensued as lawmakers passed legislation to raise taxes.
Explaining her presence at the protest, Auma Obama said, “I’m here because – look at what’s happening. Young Kenyans are demonstrating for their rights. They’re demonstrating with flags and banners. I can’t even see anymore,” she said, coughing and shielding her eyes from the smoke. “We are being tear-gassed.”
