Dhaka, June 26 -- At least eight people have died and over 80 others are receiving specialized treatment, some with gunshot wounds, following nationwide protests in Kenya against police brutality and poor governance, according to human rights organizations.

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, a state-funded body, reported that Wednesday's demonstrations, which took place across 23 of Kenya's 47 counties, resulted in over 400 injuries and more than 60 arrests.

The protests were held to mark one year since anti-tax demonstrations left at least 60 people dead and 20 others missing.

In the capital, Nairobi, access to Parliament and the president's office was blocked with razor wire and road barricades as thousands of protesters ...