UN Secretary General expresses deep concern over deaths of protester and arbitrary detentions by police as Kenyans oppose proposed tax increases

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United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern about the violence that has marred Kenya's mass protests against proposed tax rises, adding that he is saddened by reports of deaths, injuries and arbitrary detentions by police in Nairobi. Guterres has urged the Kenyan authorities to exercise restraint. The protests erupted over a week ago after the country's Finance Minister, Njuguna Ndung'u unveiled the latest national budget, which included plans to reduce the cost of living and spur a vibrant rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter, Khayelihle Khumalo and chairperson of the association of Kenyans in SA, Ben Maina