Kenyan police have fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters as thousands took to the streets to mark the first anniversary of anti-government demonstrations that left dozens dead.

Sixteen people died during nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya on Wednesday, most of them killed by police, the head of Amnesty Kenya said

At least eight Kenyans died and more than 80 others were receiving specialized treatment Wednesday, with some suffering gunshot wounds, during countrywide protests against police brutality and poor governance,