Kenyan Journalist Shot by Police During Protests

Kenyan journalist Catherine Wanjeri was shot three times in the leg by police while covering protests in Nakuru, leading to condemnation by the Kenya Union of Journalists and demands for police accountability. The incident is part of broader violence against journalists in Kenya during ongoing protests and a crackdown on press freedom. Wanjeri's shooting sparked protests by journalists and calls for justice amidst a backdrop of unrest over a finance bill, demanding President Ruto's resignation and systemic reforms. Various incidents of violence against journalists in Kenya, including Wanjeri's case, highlight the risks faced by those reporting on the ground.