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June 17, 2025
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Officer Who Shot Mask Hawker During Protests Arrested

Officer Who Shot Mask Hawker During Protests Arrested

The mask vendor was unarmed and shot in full glare of the public...

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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.

  • The vendor, identified as Eli, was shot at point-blank range.
  • The arrest was confirmed by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
  • The officer will be arraigned in court as investigations continue.

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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

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