Anti-Government Protests Turn Violent in Nairobi
Protests in Nairobi, Kenya, demanding the resignation of government officials over alleged corruption and new tax laws escalated into violence. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds who had erected burning barricades in the CBD.
Date: April 30, 2026
Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 18
Source: Nation Africa / BBC