At least five people were killed in clashes with the police that erupted after lawmakers approved tax increases that critics said would drive up the cost of living for millions.

Kenyan police faced off with protesters in the capital, Nairobi. Civic groups said that at least five people died.

Across the country, outrage over proposed tax increases drives Kenyans to the streets.

Moscow has largely taken over the African operations of the paramilitary group, once led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed after leading an insurrection against Vladimir Putin.

The movement augurs trouble for President William Ruto, who campaigned on helping the poor. Activists and lawyers said several prominent critics of the finance bill had been abducted.