A university student in Kenya was killed and more than 200 people arrested in nationwide protests against President William Ruto’s government over high living costs on Monday, police said.
ReutersA supporter of Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance, kicks back a teargas canister fired by riot police to disperse them as they participate in a nationwide protest over cost of living and President William Ruto's government in Eastleigh neighbourhood of Nairobi, Kenya March 20, 2023.
Police said 24 officers were injured in the clashes. They gave no figure for injuries among the protesters.
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