The face of the police officer who shot and killed a hawker selling face masks in Nairobi CBD during the protests has now been exposed. Activist Hanifa revealed the officer’s image and shared it with the public.
On her social media page, Hanifa said she made a promise to find out the identity of the officer who killed the hawker. She said the killing of an innocent Kenyan who was just trying to earn a living was wrong and painful.
“I promised to get his name and face. Today, I have kept that promise. This man must face justice,” Hanifa wrote.
Hanifa also blamed the Nairobi County Government, saying it is responsible for sending goons to disturb peaceful protesters.
She claimed that the county helped to bring confusion and violence during a time when people were only asking for their rights.
“They are sponsoring goons to beat, steal, and cause fear. But we will not be silenced,” Hanifa added.
Other leaders and activists in Kenya also spoke out. They said police brutality must stop and those officers who kill innocent people must be punished.
“This is not the Kenya we want. No officer should take a life and walk free," Kalonzo said.
Gideon Moi also said, “We need justice for the hawker. The police must protect, not kill.”