A disturbing video has surfaced showing a police officer shooting at demonstrators during Friday’s protests in the Mwiki area of Kasarani, Nairobi County.
In the footage viewed by Newshub.co.ke, the uniformed officer is seen clearly aiming and firing shots at a group of protesters before quickly escaping the scene on a bodaboda (motorcycle). The video has since gone viral, causing widespread anger and fear among citizens.
The protests were sparked by the shocking murder of an 18-year-old girl whose body was discovered earlier in the week.
Her death, allegedly at the hands of unknown attackers, angered local residents, who took to the streets demanding answers and justice from the authorities.
During the protests, demonstrators lit bonfires along the busy Sunton–Kasarani road, disrupting business operations and traffic for most of the day.
In response, police were deployed in large numbers with the aim of dispersing the angry crowd and restoring order.
It was during this tense standoff that the shooting occurred, drawing further criticism towards the police force.
This new incident adds to a growing list of alarming cases involving police brutality, especially during peaceful protests and public gatherings.
Many Kenyans on social media have strongly condemned the shooting, raising serious concerns about the increasing number of young people being injured or killed by law enforcement during demonstrations.
The situation has become even more sensitive in light of the planned nationwide protests scheduled for June 25.
These upcoming protests are meant to honour the Gen Z youths who lost their lives while participating in anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations. Many citizens are now questioning whether more bloodshed will occur during the next round of protests.
In a related case, two police officers, Klinzy Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, were recently arrested following the shooting of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a street mask vendor, in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD). The shooting took place on Tuesday, June 17, during similar anti-government protests.
A court has since ordered the two officers to remain in custody for 15 days to allow the Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) enough time to carry out thorough investigations into the incident.
Meanwhile, calls for accountability and reforms in the security sector have been growing louder. Bishops from the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) in the Nyanza region have urged President William Ruto to take drastic action by disbanding major security units, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
They argue that only a complete overhaul can restore public trust in the country’s policing systems.
As more footage and witness accounts continue to emerge, Kenyans are demanding not only justice for the victims but also real and lasting changes to end the cycle of police violence.
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