At least 11 people died from gunshot wounds while 29 others were injured in Kenya as security officers clashed with protesters in a fresh round of unrest across the country.
This was confirmed by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights also reported two cases of abduction and 37 arrests across 17 counties in the East African country.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said businesses in major towns remained closed due to fears of looting and destruction and noted that looting incidents were recorded in six counties while some government offices were set ablaze by suspected criminal elements in central Kenya.
The Commission said significant Police barricades were erected on major roads and entry points, severely disrupting the movement of people, despite a government directive issued on Sunday requiring all public employees to report to work without fail.
Hundreds of people were stranded as public transport, including air and rail, was severely disrupted. It added that the commission received distress calls from patients unable to access health facilities due to road closures.
The East African country experienced similar protests last month, starting on June 17th and climaxing on June 25th, to mark the first anniversary of deadly demonstrations against a tax bill.
According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, at least 19 people were killed and more than 400 others injured as violent protests erupted across the country on June 25, with thousands of businesses looted and destroyed.
Additional Reporting from Associated Press
