Boniface Kariuki
Boniface Kariuki was shot during a demonstration in Nairobi protesting the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, highlighting the ongoing issues of police violence and excessive force in Kenya.
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Boniface Kariuki was a mask vendor who was killed during public demonstrations.
Court denies bail to officer charged with murder of Nairobi mask vendor Boniface Kariuki
Kenya· 2026-02-09
Boniface Kariuki was a street hawker who died from gunshot wounds after being shot by Kenyan police during nationwide protests.
Weaponising the feed: Inside Kenya's online war against activistsKenya· 2025-08-21
Boniface Kariuki is one of the individuals who lost their life during the recent protests.
Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOAKenya· 2025-07-25
Boniface Kariuki was a street vendor who was shot at point-blank range during the protests and later died.
IPOA police watchdog blames deaths on 'disproportionate force'
United Kingdom· 2025-07-24
Boniface Kariuki was a street hawker who was shot by a police officer during protests and later died in the hospital.
IPOA says 65 killed in June, July protestsKenya· 2025-07-24
Boniface Kariuki died from gunshot wounds days after being shot by police during protests.
Ruto accused of dictatorship as police violence on protestors escalatesKenya· 2025-07-16
Boniface Kariuki was shot while hawking masks in Nairobi.
Maraga: Bullets won't fix Kenya's broken politicsKenya· 2025-07-15
Boniface Kariuki's death was misrepresented by the police, who claimed he attacked a police station.
When press freedom is under siege courageous journalists enlighten the world – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-07-14
Kariuki was shot at point-blank range by a police officer deployed in Nairobi’s CBD to control demonstrators on June 17.
DCI summons Naivasha MP for alleged incitementKenya· 2025-07-12
Boniface Kariuki was a Kenyan street vendor who was fatally shot during protests against government authorities.
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Germany· 2025-07-12
Boniface Kariuki was a slain hawker whose funeral sparked calls for justice from mourners.
Grief turns to outcry during slain hawker Boniface Kariuki's funeralKenya· 2025-07-12
Klinzy Baraza Masinde now faces murder charges for the killing of Boniface Kariuki.
Kenya's dangerous drift as the government battles its citizensKenya· 2025-07-11
Kariuki, who sold masks on Nairobi streets, was shot at close range on Tuesday, June 17, outside Imenti House while demonstrations were ongoing.
Kang'ata vows justice for Boniface Kariuki killed by policeKenya· 2025-07-11
Boniface Kariuki was a 22-year-old mask vendor shot during the protests.
Security bosses nowhere to be seen as Masinde goes in the dock aloneKenya· 2025-07-11
Boniface Kariuki was a 22-year-old mask vendor shot during the protests.
In the dock, alone: Masinde faces the court, security bosses nowhere in sightKenya· 2025-07-11Boniface Kariuki was a hawker shot by police during protests in Nairobi.
Boniface Kariuki mourned amid more police killingsKenya· 2025-07-10
At least 19 deaths, including that of Boniface Kariuki, shot at close range by uniformed police officers, have been recorded in the latest protests.
Accept criticism, Kikuyu elders tell RutoKenya· 2025-07-07
Muchiri also regretted the killing of hawker Boniface Kariuki by police officers, promising that justice will be served.
Police spokesperson Muchiri admits fault in reporting Albert Ojwang's deathKenya· 2025-07-03
Boniface Kariuki, a twenty-two-year-old mask vendor shot at point-blank range by police during a protest, died on Monday, June 30 at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Jimi Wanjigi: Ruto ignoring protests, fears losing controlKenya· 2025-07-02
Boniface Kariuki, a mask seller shot by police during protests in Nairobi, succumbed to his injuries on Monday.
Opposition wants Murkomen ousted over hawker's killing by policeKenya· 2025-07-01
Karua referred to the police shooting of Boniface Kariuki during the June 17 protests.
Karua accuses government of sponsoring chaos to cling on powerKenya· 2025-07-01
Boniface Kariuki was a victim of police brutality who was shot during protests and later declared brain dead.
Government waives Boniface Kariuki's hospital billKenya· 2025-06-30
Boniface Kariuki was shot in the head during anti-police brutality protests in Nairobi.
Family dismisses claims that Boniface Kariuki insulted police before shootingKenya· 2025-06-30
Boniface Kariuki was a hawker who was shot during protests and later declared brain-dead.
Boniface Kariuki is dead, family saysKenya· 2025-06-30Ogutha and Biketi are however not privy about surgery conducted on Boniface Kariuki, who was allegedly shot by a bullet on streets of Nairobi.
Brain-dead: Doctors say rare for patients to recoverKenya· 2025-06-30
Boniface Kariuki was shot in the head by police during protests and has been declared brain dead.
Kenyan vendor shot by police during protests declared brain deadUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-30The shooting, a few days ago, of Boniface Kariuki, an inoffensive mask vendor, has only heralded worse things to come.
Reforms or brutal crackdown? How Gen Z revolt puts Kenya at turning pointKenya· 2025-06-29
Boniface Kariuki is a hawker who was shot in the head by a police officer and has been in critical condition at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Bullet fragment still lodged in Boniface Kariuki's brainKenya· 2025-06-28
Boniface Kariuki was a vendor shot by police during a protest, further inflaming public anger.
At least 16 people killed and 400 injured in Kenyan protests | KenyaUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-26
Boniface Kariuki was mentioned as a case that drew public interest regarding police actions.
Wounded and forgotten: Hidden pain victims of police cruelty go throughKenya· 2025-06-25
