Kenya arrests more than 350 as people mark anniversary of deadly protests (opens original article in a new tab)

Kenyan police arrested over 350 people during protests marking the second anniversary of deadly 2024 demonstrations, with officials apologizing for security measures and protesters demanding justice for past police conduct.

• Kenyan police arrested 355 people during protests marking the second anniversary of 2024 demonstrations where 60 were killed
• Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen called detainees 'criminals' and apologized for security measures used to control protests
• Protesters demanded justice and investigation into police conduct during 2024 crackdown, with some calling government compensation offer insufficient
• Opposition leaders and families of victims were blocked from mourning at parliament by police during the anniversary protests