Kenya police open fire on activists protesting against new taxes

Protesters throw rocks at police during clashes next to a cloud of teargas in the Kibera area of Nairobi (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Police in Kenya have opened fire on protesters in clashes that left at least 12 people injured on Wednesday.

Kenya’s political opposition had organised demonstrations calling for the government of Kenyan President William Ruto to lower the cost of living.