Hundreds of protestors against the Finance Bill stormed into Parliament on Tuesday afternoon.
Hours after police opened fire on several protesters outside the Parliament Buildings, the demonstrators made their way inside.
Tensions outside the nation’s legislature intensified, and the demonstrators set fire to several police vehicles.
MPs voted just moments ago to pass the Finance Bill, 2024, which they claim imposes a tsunami of taxes.
For the first time in Kenyan history, demonstrators have scaled barriers and entered the Parliament building in defiance of tight security.
In the past, police have always blocked off the protection and prevented protestors from entering Parliament.
In previous instances, opposition leaders staged demonstrations, but law enforcement managed to bar them from entering Parliament.
After the State House, Parliament is one of the most heavily guarded and secure locations, being a gazetted area.
Security personnel are given greater authority to prevent any infiltration into the legislature as a result of the protected status.
The Finance Bill, 2024 was approved by MPs by a vote of 195 to 106, clearing the path for President William Ruto to sign it into law.
In the past, demonstrators have beaten police and made their way to Parliament Road, where they were able to enter the Parliament Buildings.
