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A section of the Kenyan Parliament is on fire after protestors gained access to the building.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown, but footage from the scene shows heavy smoke billowing from part of the structure.

Kenyans breach Parliament

The protestors breached the building shortly after the Finance Bill 2024 passed the committee stage, with 195 Members of Parliament voting in favour.

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Following the vote, today’s session was adjourned and is expected to resume on Wednesday.

The protestors’ entry occurred moments after the Azimio brigade walked out of Parliament in protest, declaring their complete rejection of the Bill and withdrawing their proposed amendments to align with the public’s demand for the entire Bill to be rejected.

During the push to access Parliament, at least 10 people are believed to have been shot dead, with several others injured by gunfire.

Despite the shootings, thousands of protesters managed to breach the Parliament precinct at around 3:00 pm.

The protesters, predominantly young people, were recorded running in different directions inside the Parliament Building after overpowering the law enforcement officers who had formed multiple layers of defence around the area.

Some of the protesters were also pictured inside the cafeteria, feasting on what appeared to be food meant for Members of Parliament.

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