Kenyan Police fire tear gas at protesters during a new day of protests against Ruto

June 27 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Kenyan security forces launched tear gas this Thursday against the protesters, who took to the streets again in Nairobi to protest against the president, William Ruto, despite the fact that he has decided to rule out the enactment of the economic reform that he had sparked controversy for including a tax increase.

The city has woken up with a strong military deployment after weeks of protests against the Government that have spread to the entire country and have left more than a dozen dead. The authorities, who are trying to minimize the damage, have thus urged the Armed Forces to take measures to avoid scenes like those experienced earlier this week, when protesters broke into the Parliament headquarters and set fire to the building.

The protesters, who have once again shown their opposition to Ruto, have gathered in the city center to also honor those who died during the marches, according to information from the newspaper ‘The Nation’, which indicates that businesses remain closed in the city, especially in areas such as Moi Avenue and Kimathi Street.

However, some of those present have advocated traveling to the president’s home, which could generate new scenes of violence and confrontations with the security forces, who have proceeded to block access as a precautionary measure.

The deployment of the military on the streets of the country was approved on Wednesday by deputies, with an eye toward restoring order after the protests. However, it will be the Supreme Court that will finally decide whether the measure is maintained or if, on the contrary, the deployment can be extended to guarantee security.

In other parts of the country, such as the province of Kilifi, protesters have blocked a highway and set up a series of barricades, which has led local authorities to also deploy the Army in these areas to restore traffic.

The president confirmed Wednesday that, in light of the unrest, he will not sign the law and “therefore it will be withdrawn,” opening the door to a new “conversation” about future budget changes, a few words with those that seek to reach out to both political parties and civil society.