On June 17, 2025, a shocking video emerged showing a Kenyan police officer critically injuring Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old street hawker, during protests in Nairobi. Jamaican artist Konshens condemned the shooting, calling it "madness" and highlighting the global issue of police brutality.

• Boniface Kariuki remains in critical but stable condition after emergency neurosurgery.
• Konshens used Instagram to express solidarity and urge for accountability, gaining attention from human rights activists.
• The incident has provoked international outrage and intensified online campaigns such as #JusticeForBoniface.

Protests erupted in Nairobi after the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody, leading to the shooting of Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker, by police officers. Kariuki is currently in critical condition following emergency surgery.

• Kariuki was shot in the head near Imenti House, with the incident captured on video.
• Two General Service Unit (GSU) officers, Klinzy Barasa Masinde and Duncan Kiprono, have been arrested following public outrage.
• The weapon used, a Stoeger P3000, raises concerns among security experts due to its lethal capabilities during crowd control.

Kenyan celebrities are voicing their outrage following the shooting of Boniface Kariuki, a face mask vendor, during protests in Nairobi. The incident, which was captured in a viral video, has sparked widespread condemnation.

• Boniface Kariuki was shot by police while selling masks on Moi Avenue.
• Abel Mutua and other celebrities are publicly condemning the police's actions.
• Reactions include calls for justice and highlights of police brutality against unarmed citizens.

Popular Mugithi singer and police officer Samidoh recently responded to a fan questioning his choice to join the police force amid rising concerns over police brutality.

• Samidoh humorously replied, “I qualified. Then there is this hard part of running 10 km, wanna join?”
• He engaged in a public exchange after Ngaruiya commented on police violence, particularly the shooting of a hawker during protests.
• Despite his role, Samidoh demonstrates solidarity with victims of police violence, including a tribute to George Floyd following the death of Albert Ojwang in police custody.