At least 16 people have died and 400 have been injured in Kenya during nationwide protests commemorating those killed in anti-government demonstrations last year. Clashes erupted between police and protesters in Nairobi and other areas. Irũngũ Houghton, Executive Director of Amnesty Kenya, stated that the death toll was verified by the government-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and that most fatalities were attributed to police actions. The protests highlight ongoing tensions and concerns regarding police conduct during public demonstrations in the country.