June 25 Protests: Form 3 Student Shot Dead, 4 Others Injured as Police Confront Protesters in Molo
- A Form 3 student at Njenga Karume Secondary School in Molo Town, Nakuru county, was shot dead on Wednesday, June 25
- The deceased student was among Kenyans taking part in the ongoing countrywide Gen Z demonstration
- Clashes between protesters and anti-riot police continued to intensify in major towns such as Nairobi, Nakuru and Nyeri
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nakuru - At least one person has been shot dead following the ongoing countrywide Gen Z demonstration.
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Who was killed in Molo?
Citizen TV reported that a Form 3 student was killed on Wednesday, June 25, following a violent clash between police officers and protesters in Molo.
The victim has been identified as a student at Njenga Karume Secondary School in Molo Town, Nakuru county.
During the confrontation, four other people were seriously injured and were rushed to nearby hospitals to receive urgent medical attention.
Businesses remain paralysed in Molo Town as police attempt to disperse angry protesters.
In a video seen by TUKO.co.ke, the protesters could be seen carrying the body of the Form 3 student as they chanted anti-government slogans.
Clashes between protesters and anti-riot police continued to intensify in major towns including Nairobi, Nyeri and Nakuru.
At Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), over ten people have reportedly been admitted with injuries sustained during the protests.
Several are being treated for gunshot wounds, and the numbers could rise as unrest continues in different parts of the country.
How protesters were shot in CBD
Earlier, two victims were rushed to KNH after they were shot by anti-riot police officers in Nairobi's CBD as the demonstrations intensified.
Citizen TV shared a video showing two injured demonstrators being rushed to the facility for treatment.
The heartbreaking video showed one of the men wailing in pain as he was being received by the medical team.
A protester who helped the injured to the hospital disclosed that a group of five police officers surrounded them and started assaulting them.
The witness revealed that the one who was critically injured was shot in the head.
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Did CA switch off signal transmissions?
In other news, the government reportedly raided transmission stations belonging to NTV, forcefully switching off its free-to-air signals.
While the media house continued to stream content via its online platforms, the move signalled a calculated effort to choke off live information flows around the country.
However, the move was heavily criticised by media practitioners and opposition leaders, who termed it illegal.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka strongly criticised President William Ruto's administration for censoring the media.
According to Kalonzo, the media should be free to control their content without external interference.
Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi is also among lawmakers who slammed the government for switching off the free-to-air stations.
The June 25 protests, marking one year since the deadly anti-Finance Bill demonstrations of 2024, have seen thousands of youth flood city streets.
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