Western envoys warn Kenya against hired goons, police abuses ahead of June 25 protests
The statement comes a day before the anniversary of the 2024 #RejectFinanceBill protests, which turned deadly and left dozens dead and many more injured.
The statement comes a day before the anniversary of the 2024 #RejectFinanceBill protests, which turned deadly and left dozens dead and many more injured.
Kariuki was shot on the left side of his head while selling masks during the anti-police brutality protests that erupted following the death of teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody.
The society further accused some police officers of looting, particularly in shops previously broken into by suspected militias. It warned that these actions are eroding public trust in the police and undermining their constitutional role.
The attacks targeted Cali, the country’s third-largest city, and several nearby towns, using car bombs, motorcycle bombs, rifle fire and a suspected drone.