Initially peaceful commemorations descended into chaos as scattered groups ripped up flagstones to throw projectiles at security forces and chanted for the resignation of President William Ruto.

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.

Parliament and the president’s office in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have been barricaded ahead of protests planned for the one-year anniversary of anti-tax demonstrations in which 60 people were killed