Boniface Kariuki

Boniface Kariuki

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Boniface Kariuki was shot during a demonstration in Nairobi protesting the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, highlighting the ongoing issues of police violence and excessive force in Kenya.

Born on Jun 30, 2001 (25 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
84,947
Power
167$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 6.00 0.16% +0% 53,771,296 84,947 $106,000 167$
Totals 2 53,771,296 84,947 $106,000 167$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Boniface Kariuki was a street vendor who was shot at point-blank range during the protests and later died. 5

BBC: IPOA police watchdog blames deaths on 'disproportionate force'

Kenya Kenya: Boniface Kariuki was a street hawker who was shot by a police officer during protests and later died in the hospital. 7

The Standard: IPOA says 65 killed in June, July protests

South Africa South Africa: Boniface Kariuki's death was misrepresented by the police, who claimed he attacked a police station. 5

Mail & Guardian: When press freedom is under siege courageous journalists enlighten the world – The Mail & Guardian