Journalist Wanjeri Kariuki Shot in Thigh While Covering Nakuru Protests

• K24 journalist Wanjeri Kariuki was shot in the thigh while covering anti-government protests in Nakuru on July 16, 2024
• The incident occurred outside a local bank’s premises, and she was swiftly transported to Valley Hospital by her colleagues
• Kariuki is currently receiving treatment, with the media community rallying around her during this critical time

K24 journalist Wanjeri Kariuki sustained a gunshot wound on Tuesday while covering the ongoing anti-government protests in Nakuru.

Ms. Kariuki was shot while standing outside a local bank’s premises, with the bullet hitting her in the thigh.

She was immediately rushed to Valley Hospital by fellow media practitioners, where she is currently receiving treatment.

Unidentified Toxic Orange Gas Released in Nairobi Protests

Previously, we reported that an unidentified toxic orange gas was released by police in Nairobi’s CBD to disperse protesters, marking a new and alarming tactic.

After hours of running battles and protesters gathering to barricade Nairobi CBD, this unfamiliar gas was used to dispel the crowds.

Video footage captured the moment police released the gas near the Nation Media Group house, causing people to flee in panic and wonder whether it was more painful than tear gas.

See Also:

1: Kakamega: Residents Successfully Disarm Goons Sent to Beat Proteseters

2: Kenyans Unite in Emotional July 7 Event to Honor Fallen Protesters

The video also shows police cars and officers on foot at a distance as they continued to lob tear gas at the protesters.

These protests were intended to pressure President William Ruto to address corruption and poor leadership, with many youth particularly vocal about their dissatisfaction.

Protester Shot in Nakuru

In Nakuru, a protester was shot in the neck by police, with disturbing footage showing him bleeding profusely before losing consciousness.

The young man lay on the road as blood shot energetically from the wound, his eyes beginning to close and his body becoming frail as blood continued to drain.

Despite efforts to censure police against shooting peaceful civilians, reports indicate that two individuals were shot during the July 16 protests, highlighting the ongoing issue of police brutality.