The protests halted Nairobi's central business district as riot police used tear gas and water cannons on demonstrators near parliament. Protesters are urging lawmakers to reject the legislation, which includes a 2.75% income levy for national medical insurance and increased taxes on vegetable oil and fuel.
WATCH: Nationwide protests in Kenya over controversial tax proposals
Protesters running through tear gas in streets of Nairobi
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