Mother mourns 'beautiful' 12-year-old shot while watching TV during Kenya protests
Summary
A 12-year-old girl named Bridgit Njoki was shot and killed while watching TV in her home during anti-government protests in Kenya. The protests, which focus on issues like cost of living and police actions, have resulted in many deaths and injuries. Authorities say the police fired live bullets during the protests, leading to international criticism.Key Facts
- Bridgit Njoki, a 12-year-old girl, was killed by a bullet while inside her home near Nairobi, Kenya.
- The protests in Kenya involve issues like high living costs, increased taxes, and police conduct.
- The bullet entered through the roof of Njoki's home, hitting her while she watched TV.
- Njoki's family lived about two kilometers away from the main road where clashes occurred.
- The police claim a bullet could not travel from the main road to Njoki's house, but doctors found a bullet in her body.
- Njoki was a Grade 7 student and the oldest child in her family, described as a bright and caring girl.
- Nearly 70 people have died in the protests since mid-June, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
- The UN has criticized the use of live ammunition by Kenyan police during these protests.
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