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Protests and Political Tensions in Kenya

Mask vendor shot by police during protests dies; Youth demand valid representation amid calls for anarchy.

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Protests and Political Tensions in Kenya

Mask vendor shot by police during protests dies; Youth demand valid representation amid calls for anarchy.

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Mask Vendor Boniface Kariuki shot in the head by police during protest is dead

Boniface Kariuki, a mask vendor, has died after being shot in the head by police during a protest in Nairobi on June 17. He passed away at Kenyatta National Hospital, after being declared brain dead by doctors.

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Boniface Kariuki, a mask vendor, has died after being shot in the head by police during a protest in Nairobi on June 17. He passed away at Kenyatta National Hospital, after being declared brain dead by doctors.

Kariuki had been on life support for nearly two weeks, with hospital bills exceeding Sh3 million.
He was shot during protests demanding the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.
The case has sparked outrage and calls for accountability amid ongoing protests, which have left at least 16 dead and over 400 injured nationwide.

Monday 3:02 PMCapital NewsFirst

Youth Demands Are Valid, But We Won’t Allow Anarchy in the Name of Democracy: Kindiki

Following recent protests led by young Kenyans, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki acknowledged their grievances but condemned the violence that erupted, asserting that the government will not permit anarchy.

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Following recent protests led by young Kenyans, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki acknowledged their grievances but condemned the violence that erupted, asserting that the government will not permit anarchy.

At least 16 people were killed during the demonstrations, with hundreds more injured.
The comments were made during a public address in Mitaboni, Kathiani Constituency, Machakos County.
Kindiki emphasized that while the government will uphold rights to peaceful protest, it does not tolerate violence disguised as democratic expression.

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Protests and Political Tensions in Kenya

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