8 h. ago Officers Accused of Shooting Boniface Kariuki to Remain in Custody

A Nairobi court has ordered two police officers to remain in custody for 15 days as investigations continue into the shooting of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a face mask hawker injured during anti-government protests in the city center. Constables Masinde Baraza and Duncan Kiprono are accused of assaulting and shooting Kariuki during the June 17 demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District. The hawker, who is now fighting for his life in the ICU, was reportedly unarmed and caught up in the chaos. On Thursday, June 19, Milimani Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi directed that the two officers be detained at Capitol Hill The post Officers Accused of Shooting Boniface Kariuki to Remain in Custody appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 h. ago Gen Z Threats Force Lawyer to Abandon Defense of Cops in Nairobi Protest Shooting

A lawyer representing the two police officers accused of shooting hawker Boniface Mwangi Kariuki during protests in Nairobi has officially withdrawn from the case. Felix Keaton, who had been defending Constables Masinde Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, announced on Wednesday that he had stepped down from the high-profile case due to escalating safety concerns for both himself and his family. Keaton revealed that he had received over 1,000 threatening phone calls and text messages from online activists demanding he abandon the case. “I have received over 1,000 messages and calls from Gen Z because of representing a police suspect. As such, The post Gen Z Threats Force Lawyer to Abandon Defense of Cops in Nairobi Protest Shooting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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49 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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3 d. ago OCS Taalam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has accused Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Taalam, of interfering with critical evidence in the investigation into the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, the prosecution alleged that Taalam, who is responsible for maintaining station records and managing CCTV surveillance, enlisted a technician to tamper with footage captured by the station’s security cameras. Investigators believe this was a calculated attempt to obstruct justice in a case that has sparked public concern. The prosecution further claimed that Taalam remained in frequent communication The post OCS Taalam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago OCS Talaam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has accused Nairobi Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talaam, of interfering with critical evidence in the investigation into the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, the prosecution alleged that Talaam, who is responsible for maintaining station records and managing CCTV surveillance, enlisted a technician to tamper with footage captured by the station’s security cameras. Investigators believe this was a calculated attempt to obstruct justice in a case that has sparked public concern. The prosecution further claimed that Talaam remained in frequent communication The post OCS Talaam Allegedly Hired Technician to Alter CCTV in Albert Ojwang’s Death Probe appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago Stick to our agreement, ODM tells UDA over increased abductions

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 13 – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has sharply criticized the government over what it describes as increasing police brutality and illegal abductions, calling for an immediate end to the use of force against civilians. In a statement posted on its official X account, the Raila Odinga led party accused the […] The post Stick to our agreement, ODM tells UDA over increased abductions appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops to Los Angeles Amid Immigration Protests

LOS ANGELES, June 8 – Former US President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to ongoing protests against immigration enforcement actions. Trump accused local officials of failing to contain the unrest and vowed that the federal government would “solve the problem, RIOTS & LOOTERS, the […] The post Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops to Los Angeles Amid Immigration Protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago NIS, DCI officers linked to killing of Ruto campaign aides lose bid to halt trial

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 — The High Court in Kiambu has dismissed a petition filed by 13 police officers, a National Intelligence Service (NIS) officer, and a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) warden seeking to stop prosecution in a high-profile murder case involving two Indian nationals and a Kenyan. The prosecution accuses the officers of murdering […] The post NIS, DCI officers linked to killing of Ruto campaign aides lose bid to halt trial appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Gachagua accused state of sabotaging his party launch after venue cancellation

NAIROBI, Kenya May 28 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of deliberately attempting to derail the official launch of his political outfit, Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), after the abrupt cancellation of their booking at Kasarani Indoor Arena. In a statement to party members, Gachagua said the DCP had paid […] The post Gachagua accused state of sabotaging his party launch after venue cancellation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Gachagua accuses state of sabotaging his party launch after venue cancellation

NAIROBI, Kenya May 28 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of deliberately attempting to derail the official launch of his political outfit, Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), after the abrupt cancellation of their booking at Kasarani Indoor Arena. In a statement to party members, Gachagua said the DCP had paid […]

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3 w. ago Ahmednasir protests Judiciary’s calls for his prosecution after bribery claims

The outspoken lawyer, whom the Supreme Court banned from litigating before it over similar attacks, questioned the competence of Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya, accusing her of shielding judicial officers implicated in corruption.

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