Thousands of protesters took to Kenya’s streets on Wednesday to mark a year since people stormed parliament at the peak of anti-government demonstrations, despite fears that they would be met by state-backed gangs and police violence.
At least 60 people were killed last year by security forces in weeks of protests over tax rises and the dire economic situation for young Kenyans.
Activists and families of victims have called for peaceful demonstrations to mark a year since the deadliest day of the unrest when parliament was invaded.
But some called to “OccupyStateHouse” — referring to the Nairobi office of President William Ruto — and many schools and businesses were closed for fear of unrest.