The death toll from Kenya’s anti-government protests on Monday has surged to 31, marking the highest single-day toll since the demonstrations began earlier this year, the state-funded human rights commission said Tuesday.

Riot police officers fire tear gas canisters to disperse demonstrators during anti-government protests dubbed "Saba Saba People's March", in the Rift Valley town of Nakuru, Kenya. REUTERS/Suleiman Mbatiah NAIROBI (Reuters) -Ten people died in protests in Kenya on Monday,

The death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody last month has given the protests fresh impetus, fuelling anger against the authorities and bringing hundreds onto the streets.