14 h. ago Maandamano survivor: Story of Boniface Kariuki, the mask seller

Maandamano survivor: Story of Boniface Kariuki, the mask seller  Daily Nation

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22 h. ago Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18—The National Police Service (NPS) has bowed to mounting public pressure and released the identities of two police officers filmed shooting an unarmed mask vendor in Nairobi, an incident that triggered national outrage and renewed calls for police accountability. Police Headquarters on Wednesday confirmed the officers as Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde (Service […] The post Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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31 h. ago Shot mask vendor Boniface Kariuki alive but in critical condition, Father confirms

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18, 2025— Jonah Kariuki Nyambura, the father of 22-year-old Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a face mask vendor who was shot in the head during Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi, has confirmed that his son is alive but in critical condition at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Intensive Care Unit. Boniface was among those caught […] The post Shot mask vendor Boniface Kariuki alive but in critical condition, Father confirms appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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32 h. ago Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot

Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPhotos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP News

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32 h. ago Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests

Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPolice officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest  ReutersNairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBC

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38 h. ago Nairobi Hawker Shot During Protests Undergoes Emergency Surgery

A Nairobi mask vendor, critically injured during Tuesday’s protests, is currently undergoing emergency neurosurgical intervention. Health authorities have confirmed that an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed has been prepared, anticipating the need for specialized post-operative care. The vendor – later identified as Boniface Kariuki – was shot point-blank by an anti-riot officer, triggering calls for his arrest and prosecution. He was initially presumed not to have made it, but Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health, confirmed on Tuesday that the patient is in the operating theatre with a dedicated neurosurgical team. “As we speak, the patient is in theatre The post Nairobi Hawker Shot During Protests Undergoes Emergency Surgery appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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47 h. ago Kanja orders arrest of police officer filmed shooting an unarmed vendor in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 17 – The uniformed police officer who was captured on camera assaulting and then shooting an unarmed mask hawker along Nairobi’s Moi Avenue has been disarmed and arrested. Police Spokesman Muchiri Nyagah confirmed that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ordered the officer to be arraigned in court. “Following this incident, the […] The post Kanja orders arrest of police officer filmed shooting an unarmed vendor in Nairobi appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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60 h. ago Kenyan Academic Helps Shape Global Dialogue on Migration and Culture at Cambridge University

Cambridge, UK, June 17 – Dr Natalya Din-Kariuki, a Kenyan-born scholar, played a pivotal role in Migrant Forms: Creative Futures, a symposium held at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge. The one-day event brought together global artists, academics, writers, and chefs to examine how migration intersects with art and knowledge-making. The symposium also served as a […] The post Kenyan Academic Helps Shape Global Dialogue on Migration and Culture at Cambridge University appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Posts falsely claim Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was abducted for a second time

Posts falsely claim Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was abducted for a second time  AFP Fact Check

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3 d. ago Hairdresser who left hubby & 3 kids for toyboy Masai warrior after Kenya holiday reveals how story ended

Hairdresser who left hubby & 3 kids for toyboy Masai warrior after Kenya holiday reveals how story ended  The Sun

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6 d. ago Ignore videos and graphics claiming Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was abducted after Tanzania ordeal

Ignore videos and graphics claiming Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was abducted after Tanzania ordeal  Africa Check

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6 d. ago (WATCH) Indian Prime Minister Modi visits only survivor of Boeing horror plane crash

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site and the lone survivor of the plane crash Vishwashkumar Ramesh inside a hospital. Air India confirmed Mr Ramesh was the sole survivor of the 242 people on board the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner when it crashed into a medical college shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport. It […] The post (WATCH) Indian Prime Minister Modi visits only survivor of Boeing horror plane crash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Arrest warrant issued against Activist Boniface Mwangi over failure to appear in court

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12 – An arrest warrant has been issued against activist Boniface Mwangi over his failure to appear in court to take plea in an assault case. According to the charge sheet, Mwangi is required to respond to claims of assaulting a police officer. The court has directed that the matter be mentioned […]

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9 d. ago Viral photos of injured Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi not related to May 2025 Tanzania abduction

Viral photos of injured Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi not related to May 2025 Tanzania abduction  Africa Check

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2 w. ago Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi speaks of 'sexual torture' in Tanzania

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi speaks of 'sexual torture' in Tanzania  BBC

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2 w. ago STATEMENT ON THE TORTURE, ASSAULT AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST EAST AFRICANS BONIFACE MWANGI AND AGATHER ATUHAIRE

STATEMENT ON THE TORTURE, ASSAULT AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST EAST AFRICANS BONIFACE MWANGI AND AGATHER ATUHAIRE  Amnesty Kenya

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2 w. ago Kenya: Boniface Mwangi, Ugandan Activist Allege Torture and Sexual Assault in Tanzanian Custody

Kenya: Boniface Mwangi, Ugandan Activist Allege Torture and Sexual Assault in Tanzanian Custody  allAfrica.com

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2 w. ago Boniface Mwangi, Ugandan Activist Allege Torture and Sexual Assault in Tanzanian Custody

NAIROBI, Kenya – June 2 – Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan human rights defender Agather Atuhaire have come forward with harrowing accounts of torture and sexual assault allegedly carried out by Tanzanian security agents during their detention in Dar es Salaam last month. Speaking publicly for the first time on Monday, Mwangi described in […] The post Boniface Mwangi, Ugandan Activist Allege Torture and Sexual Assault in Tanzanian Custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Kenya: Activists Boniface Mwangi Alleges Torture, Sexual Assault During Detention in Tanzania

Kenya: Activists Boniface Mwangi Alleges Torture, Sexual Assault During Detention in Tanzania  allAfrica.com

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2 w. ago Activists Boniface Mwangi Alleges Torture, Sexual Assault During Detention in Tanzania

Mwangi recounted the traumatic ordeal the two faced after traveling to Tanzania to support opposition figure Tundu Lissu during a court appearance.

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