A protester in Nairobi suffered severe injuries on June 25 when a tear gas canister exploded in his hands during demonstrations. The young man was taken to the hospital with major bleeding from his left hand.

• 1 protester injured after a tear gas canister explosion
• Dr. Austin Omondi, founder of Medics for Kenya, warned against handling canisters
• The incident highlights the dangers of the practice known as "returning officers," which can lead to amputation