Eric Shieni
Eric Shieni was a 27-year-old finance student who was shot and killed by security forces during the protests in Nairobi. His death, occurring as he attempted to leave the scene, underscores the tragic consequences of the violent clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
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Eric Shieni was a finance student at the University of Nairobi who was shot during the protests.
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27-year-old Eric Shieni was shot in the head by police while fleeing from Parliament grounds.
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Eric Shieni is also identified as a protestor who was shot and killed during the protests.
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Eric Shieni, 27, was linked to armed police in the documentary.
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Eric Shieni, a 27-year-old finance student, was killed while leading the charge inside Parliament during the protests.
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Eric Shieni was one of the three protesters killed during the events.
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Eric Shieni was a 27-year-old finance student who was shot in the head during the protests.
BBC identifies the security forces who shot at anti-tax protesters
United Kingdom· 2025-04-28