Kenyan police open fire on protesters as crowd try to storm parliament

At least five demonstrators reportedly shot dead at rally against legislation to raise taxes during a cost of living crisis

Police have opened fire on protesters outside the Kenyan parliament as they attempted to storm the building while MPs inside passed legislation to raise taxes.

At least five people were shot dead, according to Reuters, amid chaotic scenes in which police started shooting after teargas and water cannon failed to disperse a crowd of thousands who had overwhelmed officers. Flames could be seen coming from inside the building.