3 h. ago Kenya: Protesters Clash With Armed Motorcyclists Allegedly Backed By Police | Firstpost Africa

Kenya: Protesters Clash With Armed Motorcyclists Allegedly Backed By Police | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

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4 h. ago Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash

The family of the late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ has thanked President William Ruto for personally reaching out to comfort them following Albert’s death while in police custody. Family spokesperson Harman Opiyo commended the President for calling Albert’s father, Meshack Ojwang’, to express his condolences. He described the gesture as one that reflects empathy and leadership. “President Ruto saw it necessary to comfort us, and as a family, we appreciate this gesture. It is his responsibility as a national leader to show concern,” said Opiyo. Alongside the condolence message, President Ruto also extended a donation of Ksh2 million to The post Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 h. ago Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested

Detectives in Nairobi have arrested two suspects in connection with the tragic death of police officer Winny Zippora Atoo, who allegedly died after undergoing an abortion at a clinic in Kawangware. Atoo, an officer with the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) in Embakasi, was reportedly transferred from Kabiru Hospital to Eagle Hospital in the area. Her body was brought to the hospital around midday on Tuesday, according to a police report. Responding to a distress call, officers from Muthangari Police Station, along with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and crime scene experts, launched immediate investigations. Upon arrival, officers The post Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 h. ago The father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability

The father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability  The Sun Chronicle

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9 h. ago Parents of man shot during Kenya protest try to make sense of shooting, call for accountability

Parents of man shot during Kenya protest try to make sense of shooting, call for accountability  Yahoo

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11 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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13 h. ago Protest Hits Kenya after Death of a Man Held by Police | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

Protest Hits Kenya after Death of a Man Held by Police | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G  Firstpost

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17 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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19 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 Man shot by Kenyan police during protests is in intensive care, father says

Man shot by Kenyan police during protests is in intensive care, father says  Reuters

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20 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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21 h. ago Father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability

Father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability  KSAT

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21 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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22 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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22 h. ago Old video from Kenya misrepresented as crackdown on LA immigration protests

Old video from Kenya misrepresented as crackdown on LA immigration protests  Yahoo

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26 h. ago Kenya: Violence Erupts in Kenya As 'Goons' Attack Protesters Over Death in Police Custody

Kenya: Violence Erupts in Kenya As 'Goons' Attack Protesters Over Death in Police Custody  allAfrica.com

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34 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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