Kenyan Man Shot Dead by Police While Selling Masks, Sparking Outrage

Nairobi, Kenya – A recent incident captured on video, depicting the fatal shooting of an unarmed man by uniformed police officers, has sparked widespread outrage and concern among citizens. The victim, reportedly a street vendor selling masks, was allegedly shot at close range and left to die, with the officers seen walking away casually from the scene. A local resident, who viewed the distressing footage, expressed his profound sadness and condemnation of the act. "He was just a normal person selling masks in the streets," the resident stated in a video shared online. "Police officers came, one female, one male... they pushed him, he fell, then they shot him. They just leave, walking casually like nothing happened." The resident further questioned the accountability of the government, stating, "I don't know what this government is going to do. Because these people are dressed in uniform, like full uniform." He emphasized that the victim was "actually not a protester, unarmed, just a person selling masks," and that the incident occurred "in broad daylight, close range." The incident has fueled public discussion regarding police conduct and the safety of citizens, particularly those engaging in peaceful activities. Calls for accountability and justice are expected to intensify as the community grapples with the implications of such actions.