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The protest was triggered by the reported abduction of a businessman this month and came amid mounting concern over kidnappings of critics and crackdowns during protests in Kenya.
One killed in Kenya after police opened fire at protestors
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jun 30, 2026 19:18 IST
Kenyan police opened fire at a protest in Nairobi against reported abductions on Tuesday, killing at least one person, two witnesses told Reuters.
The protest in the Mathare neighbourhood was triggered by the reported abduction of a businessman this month and came amid mounting concern over kidnappings of critics and crackdowns during protests in Kenya.
Kenyan police were not immediately available for comment on Tuesday.
"I have seen one person dead, and two have gunshot wounds at a hospital in Mathare," said Wanjira Wanjiru, co-founder of Mathare Social Justice Centre, who was at the protest.
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Akash Chatterjee
Published On:
Jun 30, 2026 19:18 IST
