France, June 25 -- Thousands of protesters have taken to Kenya's streets to mark a year since people stormed parliament at the peak of anti-government demonstrations, despite fears that they would be met by state-backed gangs and police violence. Sixty people were killed during the protests and 20 others remain missing.

Activists and families of victims have called for peaceful demonstrations to mark a year since the deadliest day of the unrest when parliament was invaded.

But some have called to "OccupyStateHouse" - referring to the Nairobi office of President William Ruto - and many schools and businesses are closed for fear of unrest.

Early on Wednesday, police blocked major roads leading into the capitals central business district,...