75 m. ago Babu Owino Accuses Government of Sanctioning Police Brutality, Demands Ruto Takes Responsibility

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the government of issuing shoot-to-kill orders against civilians and called on President William Ruto to take full responsibility for what he termed as “deliberate, targeted attacks” on unarmed protesters during Tuesday’s demonstrations. Speaking at Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday morning after […]

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16 h. ago Kenya: Over 20 Injured in Tuesday's Protests, KNHRC Says, Condemns Police Brutality, Use of Hired Goons

Kenya: Over 20 Injured in Tuesday's Protests, KNHRC Says, Condemns Police Brutality, Use of Hired Goons  allAfrica.com

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18 h. ago Over 20 Injured in Tuesday’s protests, KNCHR says, condemns police brutality, use of hired goons

NAIROBI, June 18, 2025— At least 22 people were injured during Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), which has condemned what it described as excessive use of force and unlawful tactics by police. The Commission reported that among the casualties was a peaceful […] The post Over 20 Injured in Tuesday’s protests, KNCHR says, condemns police brutality, use of hired goons appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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18 h. ago Kenya’s Ruto defiant amid protests and UK condemnation of police brutality

Kenya’s Ruto defiant amid protests and UK condemnation of police brutality  The North Africa Post

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20 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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20 h. ago Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality

Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP NewsClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al Jazeera

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21 h. ago Kenya: British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe Into Police Brutality As Kenyan Protests Escalate

Kenya: British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe Into Police Brutality As Kenyan Protests Escalate  allAfrica.com

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21 h. ago British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe into Police Brutality as Kenyan Protests Escalate

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – The British High Commission has strongly condemned the violence meted out on unarmed civilians during the recent anti-police brutality protests in Kenya, calling for a swift, independent, and transparent investigation into the actions of law enforcement officers. In a statement, the Commission expressed deep concern over disturbing scenes that unfolded […] The post British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe into Police Brutality as Kenyan Protests Escalate appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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25 h. ago Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi

Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi  Anadolu Ajansı

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33 h. ago Photos capture the shooting of a civilian by a Kenyan police officer amid protests

Photos capture the shooting of a civilian by a Kenyan police officer amid protests  The HillClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCPolice officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest  Reuters

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47 h. ago Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution

Nairobi, Kenya June 17 – Demonstrations broke out Tuesday in Nairobi’s Central Business District as youth took to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died in police custody. Chanting slogans and waving placards bearing Ojwang’s image and those of other victims of police brutality, protesters called for the […] The post Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers

The family of missing Kenyan police officer Benedict Kabiru has taken the government to court, demanding transparency nearly three months after he vanished during a peacekeeping mission in Haiti. With no word from officials and growing fears that Kabiru may have been killed or abducted, the family says they have reached a breaking point. Kabiru disappeared on March 26, 2025, while participating in a rescue operation in Savien, a gang-controlled region northwest of Port-au-Prince. According to reports, gunmen ambushed him and other Kenyan officers during the mission. Since that day, government officials have failed to provide any clear or consistent The post Three Months Missing in Haiti: Family of Kenyan Officer Moves to Court for Answers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Second Officer Arrested Over Death of Kenyan Teacher in Police Custody

Second Officer Arrested Over Death of Kenyan Teacher in Police Custody  News Central TV

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5 d. ago Protests erupt in Kenya against police brutality and proposed finance bill

Protests erupt in Kenya against police brutality and proposed finance bill  JURIST Legal News

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5 d. ago Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests

Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests  The Seattle Times

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5 d. ago Kenya: blogger’s death sparks violent protests and outcry over police brutality

Kenya: blogger’s death sparks violent protests and outcry over police brutality  The North Africa Post

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6 d. ago Kenyan police officer arrested after daylong protests over a blogger's death in custody

Kenyan police officer arrested after daylong protests over a blogger's death in custody  Manistee News Advocate

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