Anger after the BBC kicked a KDF officer who shot Gen Z protested in parliament

Protests erupted across Kenya in June-July 2024, fueled by opposition to the 2024 financial bill, resulting in the deaths of more than 30 protesters and more than 300 injuries
A BBC study revealed the region of the alleged Kenyan Defense Force (KDF) who was involved in shooting and killing protesters, Eric Shieni, outside Parliament
Shivei’s family had emphasized that he was advocating for good governance, not to overthrow the government

Nairobi – In June and July 2024, Kenya suffered a disaster during The procession When it broke out when young people invaded Parliament, burning part of the building and causing serious damage.

The late Eric Shieni in the time of protest against bills (left). The Kenyan flag is seen as a soldier’s logo (right) (pictured in example). Photo: Mururumo FM/Luis Tato Kup.
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The protests, which lasted until August 8, were fueled by opposition to the 2024 financial bill and allegations of poor administration Kenya firstwith protesters singing a slogan such as ‘Ruto Must Go’ and reject the ‘Financial Bill 2024’.

Who killed Eric Shieni?

Despite the consequences of the fighting, the BBC film has investigated the forces that led to the shooting.

The film exposes pictures of the protest, identifying the alleged Kenyan Defense Force (KDF) officer who was seen shooting at the protesters.

The officer, wearing a white patch on the shoulder, a green hat, red boots, and carrying a gun, was placed in only 25 meters from protesters, the late Eric Shieni.

The media outlined that, after being shot, the officer was the only person at the scene who was still wearing the uniforms.

The BBC also reported that the officer, who appears to work in the military, appeared to have been employed by an unknown person to carry out shootings.

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The article also involved the officer with the murder of Shieni, a former graduate of the University of Nairobi and the CPA-K owner, who was killed outside Parliament during the June 25 clashes.

The Shivei family, saddened by his death, insisted that their brother was fighting for good governance, not to overthrow the government.

The brutality of the protest sparked a lot of allegations, with Kenyan lawyers president Faith Odhiambo calling for accountability and justice to the victims of police violence.

“Eric deserves to be heard in justice, we do not know if he destroyed Parliament or not, he was not fierce, he was coming out of the area. They could have arrested him but the fact that you shot him in the head was intended to kill. You have been a court judge and the executioner Eric, he did not deserve the death penalty,” said Odhiambo.

The film has raised questions about the involvement of government forces in the shooting, while further investigations are underway.

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