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Tragic Shooting of Mask Vendor Sparks Outrage in Kenya

7/1/2025

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Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old mask vendor, tragically succumbed to injuries after being shot by police during protests on June 17, 2025. His family announced his brain death on June 30, igniting fierce outrage over police brutality in Kenya. This heartbreaking incident has fueled protests and urgent demands for justice, as the family faces mounting medical expenses.

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Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old mask vendor, tragically succumbed to injuries after being shot by police during protests on June 17, 2025. His family announced his brain death on June 30, igniting fierce outrage over police brutality in Kenya. This heartbreaking incident has fueled protests and urgent demands for justice, as the family faces mounting medical expenses.