June 25 Protests: Protestors Attack Female Police Officer During Chaotic Demonstrations
- Peaceful demonstrations to honour victims of police brutality escalated when police deployed tear gas to disperse crowds
- A policewoman was rushed to the hospital after sustaining head injuries during a confrontation with protesters near the CBD
- In Mombasa county, private security guards helped extract a police officer caught among agitated protesters
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
What began as peaceful Gen Z-led demonstrations across Kenya to honour victims of police brutality has spiralled into chaos, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds in several towns and cities.
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The nationwide protests, marking the anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, saw confrontations between demonstrators and security officers in various regions.
What happened to female cop in Nairobi?
In Nairobi, a female police officer sustained head injuries after being hit by a stone allegedly hurled by protesters.
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The attack occurred as a group of officers was overwhelmed and forced to retreat amid heavy stone-throwing.
The injured officer, who was seen bleeding from the head, received first aid from human rights activist Hussein Khalid and several protesters before being rushed to the hospital for further treatment.
Meanwhile, in Mombasa, a group of private security guards came to the aid of another police officer who found himself trapped in the middle of an agitated crowd.
The guards managed to safely extract the officer from the scene, preventing further escalation.
The unrest reflects mounting public frustration and growing tensions between protesters and security forces, with calls for justice and accountability echoing loudly across the country.
Woman injured as police fire teargas at demonstrators
In another story, a woman was seen bleeding heavily from the mouth after sustaining serious injuries.
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Fellow demonstrators quickly came to her aid, and medics on the ground provided emergency first aid, bandaging her wounds.
According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred near the GPO stage when a police vehicle passed by and officers allegedly hurled a tear gas canister into the crowd.
The canister struck the woman directly, severely injuring her mouth and knocking out several teeth.
What are other key details from the protests?
- The government turned off signals for Citizen and NTV after defying orders to stop live coverage of the demonstrations
- Politician Agnes Kagure urged police to exercise restraint during the protests
- The National Assembly adjourned its sitting abruptly after failing to meet quorum, as protests swept through the city
How did William Ruto react to ongoing protests?
Meanwhile, speaking during a funeral in Kilifi, President William Ruto appealed to protesters to uphold the law and avoid acts of violence, urging them to remember that Kenya is their only home.
Striking a conciliatory tone, the president emphasised the importance of unity and national cohesion, stating that destructive demonstrations only serve to undermine progress.
The president highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the healthcare system, create employment opportunities for youth, and address food insecurity.
Ruto maintained that the country should channel its energy towards constructive nation-building efforts rather than engaging in unrest, reiterating the government's commitment to economic growth and service delivery for all citizens.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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