Kenyan street vendor shot by police during protests dies DW 06/30/2025
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Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old mask vendor, died after being shot by a police officer during protests sparked by the death of blogger Albert Ojwang. His family confirmed he was declared 'brain dead' before passing away. Witnesses reported that police struck Kariuki multiple times before the lethal shooting. This incident, along with ongoing police violence protests in Kenya, has led to public outcry, resulting in the arrest of two officers and widespread unrest across the nation, indicating deeper issues of police brutality and civil unrest regarding government actions.
Kariuki was shot in the head during protests over a blogger's death, sparking outrage against police brutality, leading to the arrests of two officers.
Witnessed by journalists, Kariuki's shooting amplifies public outcry regarding police violence, as Kenya is engulfed in unrest following recent protests and clashes.
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