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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 45939, member: 636"] One person died and seventeen others suffered injuries during protests across Kenya on Wednesday. The demonstrations marked one year since deadly anti-taxation rallies that shook the nation. Protesters gathered to remember the victims of last year's violence against government policies. Police forces used tear gas and water cannons to break up the crowds. Medical teams treated wounded demonstrators at hospitals around the country. A gunman killed one protester in Machakos county during the memorial events. Seven people arrived at Matuu town hospital with bullet wounds from the clashes. Ten injured protesters reached Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi for emergency care. A female police officer received head injuries during the confrontations. Medical staff worked to treat all the wounded from the street battles. Kenya's Communications Authority ordered television and radio stations to end live protest coverage. Officials threatened punishment for any broadcaster that refused to follow the directive. Thousands of citizens marched through major cities to honor those killed last year. The original June 25, 2024 protests resulted in over sixty deaths and parliament building attacks. President William Ruto's government faced harsh criticism for its deadly response to the demonstrations. Citizens had protested rising living costs and new tax policies that hurt families. The economic anger turned into demands for the president to step down from office. Ruto fired almost his entire Cabinet after the crisis and promised major changes. The anniversary protests brought back memories of the government's violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators. [/QUOTE]

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