Kenya protests: One shot dead in pro-Raila Odinga rally

At least one person has been shot dead as police crack down on demonstrators in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.

Thousands have heeded the call for nationwide protests by opposition leader Raila Odinga, who claims that Kenya’s last election was stolen.

Mr Odinga, who has run for president five times, also accuses the government of failing to help Kenyans tackle the “skyrocketing” cost of living.

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