Mourners carry the body of 19-year-old Ibrahim Kamau, a protester killed during the Kenyan Parliament protests, through the streets of Nairobi. Hundreds attended his funeral, one of over 20 victims of the nationwide protests.
Hundreds marched in Nairobi to honor victims of anti-government protests, as President Ruto maintained, "I have no blood on my hands."
At least 30 people have died in Kenyan protests, according to rights groups, over a controversial tax hike plan.
President Ruto stated that 19 people died in the protests and pledged a thorough investigation.
Peaceful rallies turned violent after lawmakers passed unpopular tax increases under IMF pressure.
Police fired on protesters who stormed the parliament complex, sparking a fire.
President Ruto declared, "I have no blood on my hands."
President Ruto said, "The deaths are unfortunate. Violence has no place in our democracy."
President Ruto promised a thorough investigation into the deaths of 19 Kenyans, with a full explanation for each loss of life.
President Ruto stated, "The police did their best."
President Ruto said, "If there were excesses, we have mechanisms to address them."
The clashes were the most severe since the country gained independence from Britain in 1963.
Hundreds gathered in Uhuru Park, central Nairobi, on Saturday.
The crowd waved Kenyan flags and chanted as they marched past the hospital treating injured protesters.
The demonstrators dispersed peacefully.
The government withdrew the controversial bill after protests turned deadly.