Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Kenyan Police Officer Arrested After Shooting During Protest
Protests erupted in Kenya after a blogger died in police custody.
During these protests, a police officer shot an unarmed person, leading to their arrest.
The shooting victim may have been selling masks.
The protests also involved attacks on demonstrators by motorcyclists.
The death of the blogger, caused by police actions according to an autopsy, has caused unrest, highlighting long-standing concerns about police violence.
The government is investigating both the shooting and the blogger's death.
A Kenyan police officer was arrested for shooting an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi.
The protests were sparked by the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.
Witnesses reported the shooting victim was selling face masks and not a protester.
The Inspector-General ordered the officer's arrest and arraignment.
Investigations have begun to identify and deal with motorcyclists who attacked protesters.
- Who
- A Kenyan police officer and an unarmed civilian.
- What
- A police officer shot an unarmed civilian during a protest.
- When
- Tuesday, following the death of a blogger.
- Where
- Nairobi, Kenya.
- Why
- The protests were triggered by the death of a blogger in police custody, which is under investigation.
Government
Protesters
Police Brutality
Government
President Ruto stated the death was heartbreaking and unacceptable, vowing investigation
Protesters
Calls for accountability in police conduct, highlighting long-standing concerns of extrajudicial killings.
- Incident
- Shooting of civilian during protest
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Cause of Protest
- Death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody
- Arrest
- Police officer arrested
- Injuries
- 21 injuries reported
- Additional actions
- Investigation into blogger's death and motorcyclist attacks