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Kenyan lawyer killed in drive-by shooting in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya– A respected Kenyan lawyer, Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on a busy street in Nairobi. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when a gunman on a motorcycle pulled alongside Mbobu’s vehicle and opened fire. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, and the police are currently investigating the matter. Mbobu, […]
Kenya mourns vendor killed by police in protests
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old Kenyan mask vendor killed by police during a rally against police brutality. The funeral took place in his hometown of Kangema, about 100km northeast of Nairobi, Kenya. Kariuki’s death has sparked widespread grief and anger, with many Kenyans demanding justice and accountability from the […]
Kenya Hit by Protests Over Death of Blogger in Police Custody
Tensions ran high in Kenya as protests erupted in the capital city of Nairobi and the second-largest city, Mombasa, following the death of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. The demonstrations were sparked by allegations of extrajudicial killings and police brutality, with Ojwang’s death serving as the catalyst. According to Amnesty International’s Kenya […]