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Police Fire on Mathare Protest, Ruto Announces 2 Billion-Shilling Relief

6/30/2026

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Police opened fire on a Mathare protest, killing at least one person.
President William Ruto said forces acted excessively and announced a 2 billion-shilling fund for victims.
The protest followed reports that a businessman was abducted and a resident’s brother disappeared after an arrest.
Witnesses said one person died and two were wounded at a Mathare hospital.
Police have not commented on the shooting.

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Police opened fire on a Mathare protest, killing at least one person.
President William Ruto said forces acted excessively and announced a 2 billion-shilling fund for victims.
The protest followed reports that a businessman was abducted and a resident’s brother disappeared after an arrest.
Witnesses said one person died and two were wounded at a Mathare hospital.
Police have not commented on the shooting.