Thousands of people took part in protests against police brutality and government corruption in cities across Kenya on Wednesday. The protests, expressing disenchantment with President William Ruto, were marked by clashes with security forces that left at least eight dead and hundreds injured.

At least 16 people died in the previous day's protests across Kenya, Amnesty International said on Thursday, as businesses and residents were left to clean up the devastation in the capital and beyond.

The death toll from Wednesday’s nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya has risen to 16, with most of the dead reportedly killed by police, said rights group Amnesty International. Hundreds of people were also wounded,