Thousands of people took part in protests against police brutality and government corruption in cities across Kenya on Wednesday. The protests, expressing disenchantment with President William Ruto, were marked by clashes with security forces that left at least eight dead and hundreds injured.

President Ruto’s government has unleashed a violent crackdown on mass Gen Z-led protests across Kenya, leaving at least nine dead and hundreds injured.

Youth-led protests against police brutality and poor governance have erupted across Kenya, with thousands gathering in Nairobi.