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Home Daily News Wednesday, June 18, 2025Public Health and Safety Incidents

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16 treated at KNH from Nairobi protests, including a trader shot in the head. My son is alive, confirms vendor's father shot by police.

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16 Treated at KNH from Nairobi Protests, Including Trader Shot in the Head

16 Treated at KNH from Nairobi Protests, Including Trader Shot in the Head

On June 18, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) confirmed the treatment of **16** individuals injured during the #JusticeForOjwang protests in Nairobi, including **22-year-old** trader Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, who was shot in the head and remains in critical condition.

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On June 18, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) confirmed the treatment of **16** individuals injured during the #JusticeForOjwang protests in Nairobi, including **22-year-old** trader Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, who was shot in the head and remains in critical condition.

16 patients were treated for injuries, including gunshot wounds
Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr. William Sigilai provided updates on Boniface's condition
The protests erupted over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who was allegedly murdered in police custody

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My son is alive, father of vendor shot by police confirms

My son is alive, father of vendor shot by police confirms

The family of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, the mask vendor shot by police during protests in Nairobi, confirmed he is alive after undergoing surgery.

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The family of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, the mask vendor shot by police during protests in Nairobi, confirmed he is alive after undergoing surgery.

Boniface is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenyatta National Hospital following a serious injury.
Jonah Nyambura Kariuki, Boniface's father and fellow hawker, revealed the news amidst rumors of his son's death.
The police officer responsible for the shooting has been arrested and is set to be arraigned in court; an investigation is ongoing.

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