Vendor Shot Dead in Nairobi CBD

The police officer was caught on camera shooting the man...

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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.

A police officer shot a vendor selling masks at close range, resulting in the vendor bleeding on the ground.
The victim, who was not armed, was rushed to the hospital by nearby protesters.
The protests were initially organized to demand accountability following the alleged killing of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.

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