Kenya's opposition holds vigils for slain and injured protesters

Supporters of Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga of the Azimio La Umoja (Declaration of Unity) One Kenya Alliance, place flowers at a vigil to commemorate protestors who died during anti-government protests against the imposition of tax hikes by the government in Nairobi, Kenya July 26, 2023. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's opposition on Wednesday held candle-lit vigils in major cities for the more than two dozen people killed and scores injured during protests this month against the high cost of living and tax hikes passed in June.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has repeatedly called for acts of civil disobedience against a government he accuses of raising the cost of living and consolidating power.