Thousands of people took part in protests against police brutality and government corruption in cities across Kenya on Wednesday. The protests, expressing disenchantment with President William Ruto, were marked by clashes with security forces that left at least eight dead and hundreds injured.

At least eight Kenyans died and more than 80 others were receiving specialized treatment Wednesday, with some suffering gunshot wounds, during countrywide protests against police brutality and poor governance,

Sixteen people have been killed and about 400 injured after thousands of people took to the streets in Kenya on Wednesday to protest against the government, Amnesty International Kenya has said.