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Police Violence and Protests in Nairobi

Arrests made following police shooting of an unarmed vendor during protests in Nairobi. Officer filmed shooting also arrested.

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Police officer arrested after shooting unarmed civilian during Kenya protest

Analysis: A police officer has been arrested after shooting an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi's Central Business District. The officer will face legal action following the incident.

KBC Top Stories•2mo ago

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Kanja orders arrest of police officer filmed shooting an unarmed vendor in Nairobi

Analysis: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the arrest of a police officer filmed shooting an unarmed vendor, Eli Joshua, in Nairobi on June 17.

Capital News•2mo ago

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Officer Who Shot Mask Hawker During Protests Arrested

Analysis: A police officer was arrested for shooting an unarmed mask vendor during protests in Nairobi on June 17, 2025. The incident has raised concerns about police conduct amid civil unrest.

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Unarmed Hawker Shot Dead By Police During #JusticeForOjwangProtests in Nairobi

Analysis: A unarmed hawker was shot dead by police during protests in Nairobi on June 17, demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, a blogger who died in police custody.

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Vendor Shot Dead in Nairobi CBD

Analysis: A tragic incident occurred in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) where a police officer shot an unarmed vendor amid protests. The violent act, captured on video, has ignited calls for justice among Kenyans.

Kenyans•2mo ago

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Police Accused of Backing Goons in Protest

Analysis: The Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused various oversight bodies, including the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), of failing to curb violent protests on June 17. The unrest occurred in the Nairobi CBD as armed goons attacked demonstrators demanding justice for slain blogger Albert Ojwang.

Kenyans•2mo ago

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Activist Hanifa Beaten Up During Protests

Analysis: During protests in Nairobi on June 17, activist Hanifa Adan was allegedly assaulted by goons, leading to chaotic clashes between protesters and these attackers.

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Police Arrest 4 as Protest Wave Spreads

Analysis: Protests demanding the arrest of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat have led to the arrest of four protesters in Mombasa. Activist Hussein Khalid confirmed the arrests amid escalating tensions nationwide.

Kenyans•2mo ago

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Police Violence and Protests in Nairobi

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Police officer arrested after shooting unarmed civilian during Kenya protest

Kanja orders arrest of police officer filmed shooting an unarmed vendor in Nairobi

Officer Who Shot Mask Hawker During Protests Arrested

Unarmed Hawker Shot Dead By Police During #JusticeForOjwangProtests in Nairobi

Vendor Shot Dead in Nairobi CBD

Police Accused of Backing Goons in Protest

Activist Hanifa Beaten Up During Protests

Police Arrest 4 as Protest Wave Spreads