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Photos of funeral of Kenyan civilian shot dead by police during protest

The burial of a Kenyan civilian who was shot at close range by a police officer during an anti-government demonstration in June has taken place at his parents’ farm in Kangema.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Kenya mourns vendor killed in protests, as calls grow for Ruto to quit

Police shooting of Boniface Kariuki last month sparks mass grief and anger over state-sanctioned police brutality.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2025

‘Shoot them in the leg’: Kenyan president’s anti-protest rhetoric hardens as death toll rises

William Ruto accuses protesters of terrorism and violence two days after 31 people killed in anti-government demonstrations

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

Deadly clashes in Kenya: 10 killed as Saba Saba protests turn violent in Nairobi

At least ten people died in Kenya Monday as security forces clashed with protesters on the outskirts of Nairobi during anti-government demonstrations marking Saba Saba Day, a commemoration of the 1990 pro-democracy uprising. Hundreds of people were arrested, and a rights group accused police of cooperating with criminal gangs.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 8, 2025

At Least 10 Dead In Kenya During Protests After Heavy Police Deployment

At least 10 people died across Kenya and hundreds were arrested during anti-government demonstrations on Monday, a rights group and police said, following clashes between police and protesters in the capital Nairobi's outskirts.

International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025

Heavy police presence empties Nairobi on pro-democracy uprising anniversary

Police mounted a heavy presence across Nairobi on Monday, blocking roads and deterring anti-government protesters as Kenya marked Saba Saba Day, the anniversary of the 1990 pro-democracy uprising. The city’s usually bustling streets were largely deserted, with many residents opting to stay home amid fears of violence.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2025

Photos of deadly anti-government protests in Kenya

Police used water cannons to scatter anti-government demonstrations that turned deadly in the Kangemi area of Nairobi marking the historic 1990 Saba Saba, a Swahili word that means “Seven Seven.”

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Kenyan police disperse protesters with tear gas in Nairobi

Police fired tear gas and deployed water cannons in Nairobi on Monday as protests over police brutality, high living costs and alleged corruption gripped Kenya’s capital.

Euronews · Jul 7, 2025

Police block roads to Kenyan capital on anniversary of pro-democracy protests

Police blocked major roads leading to Nairobi and heavily restricted vehicle traffic on Monday, witnesses and Kenyan media said, as the country braced for protests to mark the anniversary of 1990 pro-democracy rallies.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2025

Eleven killed after Kenya police shoot at antigovernment protesters

Rallies to mark 35th anniversary of pro-democracy uprising have turned into calls for President William Ruto to resign.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025