
SGA SECURITY UPDATES
June 17, 2025 at 04:19 PM
*June 17th 2025 Protest*
Here’s what has unfolded today, June 17, 2025, in the protests across Nairobi, Mombasa
*Nairobi*
Protesters flooded the Central Business District demanding justice for blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody on June 8. Initial reports claimed it was suicide, but an independent autopsy confirmed he was assaulted.
The government has since acknowledged that he died due to police brutality, and a public apology was issued.
Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. Clashes broke out, and masked motorcyclists—allegedly linked to security forces—attacked demonstrators.
A street vendor named Ali was shot dead, reportedly struck in the head during the chaos, though the shooter remains unidentified.
The events have sparked nationwide outrage over extrajudicial police killings, and opposition leaders are calling for deeper investigations.
*Mombasa*
Protests also broke out here, with demonstrators voicing anger over police misconduct.
Four individuals were arrested while picketing in the city center.
Police responded with tear gas, and similar reports of masked attackers harassing protesters have emerged.
*Summary*
Nairobi and Mombasa saw large, emotionally charged protests today, marked by police crackdowns and a fatal shooting.
Nakuru remained calm today after earlier unrest.
Kilifi was quiet with no demonstrations reported.
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