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By Editorial,
Kenyan police have fired tear gas in the capital, Nairobi, and the coastal city of Mombasa to disperse antigovernmental protests.
In both city centers many businesses have remained closed today.
Demonstrators have also taken to the streets of other cities including Kisumu.
Human rights groups say since the protests against a controversial finance bill began two weeks ago 39 people have been killed by security forces.
President William Ruto has since dropped the proposed tax increases but the demonstrations have morphed into calls for him to resign and anger over police brutality.
Cars can be seen burning amid chaotic scenes in Mombasa as protesters clash with police. END.