1 killed as fresh protests intensify in Kenya

NAIROBI — One person was killed and several others were shot and injured in Kenya as anti-government protesters returned to the streets on Tuesday after a one-week hiatus.

The young protesters, who were demanding justice for those killed in previous protests and urging President William Ruto to implement reforms to reduce the cost of living, barricaded roads, lit bonfires and engaged police in running battles across the country.

In the capital city Nairobi, at least three people were shot and wounded during the protests that saw hundreds of young people flocking to the streets.