 At least 20 protesters have been killed in Kenya after storming the Capitol building. White House advisor John Kirby. I just want to stress again that the United States is deeply concerned about and we condemn the reported violence in all its forms. The protesters were calling for legislators to vote against a finance bill, which would have imposed new taxes on bread and cooking oil, among other items. Lawmakers were able to pass the bill, but were forced to flee through a tunnel system as protesters breached the building.