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Eyewitness Testifies to Police Brutality During 2024 Gen-Z Protests

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A witness who was with activist Rex Masai during last year's Gen-Z anti-government protests has told a Nairobi court that police killed Masai. Mr. Fredrick Otieno recounted his last moments with Masai, describing a heavy police presence and widespread protests that rocked the country. Otieno testified that he did not witness any goons or gangs participating in the demonstrations, but instead saw police officers shooting at protesters. He stated that the shooting began shortly after the protesters passed the KCB Bank Building on Mama Ngina Street in Nairobi.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mr. Fredrick Otieno, an engineer, was with activist Rex Masai during the June 25, 2024 anti-government protests.
  • Otieno testified that he did not witness any goons or gangs participating in the protests, but instead saw police officers shooting at protesters.
  • The protests were marked by a heavy police presence, with police officers in uniform and plainclothes officers charging at demonstrators.
  • Otieno saw police officers fire live bullets at protesters and collected several spent and live cartridges from various locations.
  • The officer described by Otieno was wearing a black cap, dark blue jeans, a dark jacket, and white sports shoes, and was shooting directly at the protesters.
  • Activist Julius Kamau erupted in anger during the hearing, shouting against police brutality and the mayhem inflicted on innocent citizens.

Statistics:

  • The protests took place on June 25, 2024.
  • Mr. Otieno collected several spent and live cartridges from various locations, specifically along GPO and near Kencom.
  • The officer described by Otieno was wearing a black cap, dark blue jeans, a dark jacket, and white sports shoes.

Sources:

  • Otieno, F. (Personal testimony, as told to Sebastian Wamia in "Eyewitness Testifies to Police Brutality During 2024 Gen-Z Protests", [Source removed for anonymity])
  • Wamia, S. (Reporter, "Eyewitness Testifies to Police Brutality During 2024 Gen-Z Protests")

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