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Originally published by Nation CountiesJune 25, 2026
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June 25 Anniversary: Nakuru Journalist recalls being shot while covering the protests
"I gather that the police know the suspect but have always been protecting him."..
✨ Key Highlights
Two years ago, on June 25, 2024, Nakuru-based MediaMax journalist Catherine Wanjeri was shot with three rubber bullets by a suspected police officer while covering anti-Finance Bill protests. She suffered severe injuries, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery, and has since faced trauma, threats, and a stalled pursuit of justice.
- Catherine Wanjeri was hospitalized for two weeks and took two months to walk again after being shot with three rubber bullets.
- The journalist, Catherine Wanjeri, and the Kenya Police are the key parties involved.
- Despite reporting threats and making numerous trips to legal authorities, Ms. Wanjeri has not seen progress in her justice case, leading to fear and mistrust of her government.
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