Part of Kenya's parliament is on fire as thousands of anti-tax protesters enter building

Part of Kenya's parliament building was on fire Tuesday as thousands of protesters against a new finance bill entered and legislators fled, in most direct assault on government in deces. Journalists saw at least three bodies outside complex where police h opened fire.

protesters h demanded that legislators vote against controversial bill imposing new taxes on a country where frustrations over high cost of living have simmered for years.

protesters outmaneuvered police to enter parliament shortly after legislators voted to pass bill. Lawmakers fled through a tunnel, but protesters allowed opposition legislators who voted against bill to walk out of besieged building.

office of Nairobi governor, a member of ruling party, also was on fire. office is located near parliament. Police water cannons were being used to extinguish fire.

Protesters could be heard shouting, “We’re coming for every politician."

Police officers also fired live ammunition and threw tear-gas canisters at protesters who sought treatment at a medical tent set up at a church near parliament complex.

Kenya Human Rights Commission shared a video of officers shooting at protesters and said y would be held to account.

Two people died in similar protests last week.

Kenya Law Society President Faith Odhiambo said Tuesday that 50 Kenyans, including her personal assistant, h been “abducted” by people believed to be police officers.

Some of those missing included those who were vocal in demonstrations and were taken away from ir homes, workplaces and public spaces ahe of Tuesday's protests, according to civil society groups.

Police officials did not immediately return calls seeking comment. Parliament Speaker Moses Wetangula h directed inspector general of police to provide information on whereabouts of those opposition said were abducted.

President William Ruto was outside capital attending an African Union retreat. On Sunday, he said he was proud of young people who h come out to exercise ir democratic duty and said he would engage youth on ir concerns.