At least 10 protestors have reportedly been shot dead by police in Kenya as the country's parliament has been set on fire as demonstrations turn violent.

Thousands of people took to the streets of Nairobi today to demonstrate against a new tax bill that was proposed.

The bill will introduce new taxes, including an eco-levy that would raise the price of goods like period products and nappies.

A proposal to tax bread was removed after public outcry.

Thousands of people took to the streets of NairobiReuters

There have been protests at every reading of the bill, with today seeing the most violent demonstrations, during the third and final reading.

Following the bill's approval, the parliament compound was breached and fires were lit inside the building.

According to reports by Reuters news agency, police then fired live rounds at protestors, killing at least 10.

At least 50 others are also said to have been injured by the gunfire.

Armed police opened fire into the crowd

Video footage shows tear gas being thrown by armed police into the crowds in order to to disperse them.

Fires have been lit in the streets by protestors, while several tables and chairs have been smashed up, with many used in street barricades.

Former US President Barack Obama's half sister, the Kenyan-British activist Auma Obama, was teargassed by police during an interview with CNN while live on air.