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Originally published by Capital Newstop
July 10, 2025
1mo ago
DPP Approves Murder Charge on Police officer over Bonface Kariuki Murder
The court terminated the miscellaneous application against Kiprono and ordered his immediate release, stating that there were no compelling grounds to continue holding him. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved murder charges against Constable Klinzy Masinde Barasa for the fatal shooting of Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker, during a protest on July 10.
- Boniface Kariuki was killed amid protests that resulted in at least 31 deaths.
- Constable Duncan Kiprono was released due to insufficient evidence linking him to the incident.
- The shooting has drawn significant criticism and condemnation related to police brutality by human rights organizations.
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