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EXPLAINED: Violent clashes erupt in nairobi over controversial finance bill - The Real Truth

A woman suffering from tear gas inhalation sits on the ground during a protest against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill that is due to be tabled in parliament in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, June 18,

Violent clashes between police and protestors have erupted in Nairobi, Kenya as the government votes on a controversial finance bill. The situation on the ground has been described as chaotic, with protestors being tear-gassed by police. One journalist was reportedly injured after being hit by a canister.

Parliament in Nairobi has been sealed off, with roads blocked as lawmakers debate the Finance Bill. The proposed tax hikes in Kenya have sparked anger among citizens who are already grappling with rising living costs.

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