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Police Officer Klinzy To Be Charged With Murder For The Death of Mask Hawker
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has instituted a charge of murder against Klinzy Barasa, a police officer who allegedly shot a mask vendor during the June 25, 2025 protests.
Barasa is accused of shooting Boniface Kariuki in the head during the June 25 protests leading to his hospitalisation at Kenyatta National Hospital where he succumed to injuries.
The DPP in court stated that the information has been filed at the Milimani Law Courts and will be mentioned before the presiding judge for further directions.
“The first respondent will be remanded awaiting his arraignment before the High Court on the murder charges that have been preferred by the DPP,” stated Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi.
The court has further directed the release of his co-accused, Duncan Kiprono, from police custody.
“Following information by the DPP, the second respondent herein will be at liberty unless otherwise,” stated Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi in his ruling.
The miscellaneous application has since been closed at the Magistrates Court.
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