One killed in Nairobi protest as police open fire on anti-government demonstrators

NAIROBI, Kenya — Police opened fire with live ammunition on protesters in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, killing at least one person, two witnesses told Reuters. The protest began in the Mathare neighborhood over allegations of kidnappings and abductions in the country. Kenyan police had not publicly commented on the shooting as of the latest reports. The demonstrations were driven by public anger over recent reports of people going missing or being abducted, a wave of accusations that human rights groups say requires an independent investigation and accountability for those responsible. Kenya has been rocked by anti-government protests in recent months, with clashes between demonstrators and security forces leaving multiple casualties. Last Thursday, police in the capital used tear gas to disperse protesters, according to witnesses.