Kenyan protesters dead, parliament on fire as thousands storm compound

Police have opened fire on demonstrators trying to storm Kenya's legislature, with at least five protesters killed, dozens wounded and sections of the parliament building set ablaze as lawmakers inside passed legislation to raise taxes.

Kenyan protesters dead, parliament on fire as thousands storm compound
Two men in the foreground are separated by a tear gas cloud from a large crowd.

Police have opened fire on demonstrators trying to storm Kenya's legislature, with at least five protesters killed, dozens wounded and sections of the parliament building set ablaze as lawmakers inside passed legislation to raise taxes.