CNN —Kenya’s independent policing review body has launched an investigation into the death of a protester who was shot during the mass anti-tax demonstrations in the capital Nairobi on Thursday.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and intensified scrutiny of police actions amid the escalating protests.
The man named by authorities as Rex Masai was present at one of many protests against a controversial finance bill going through parliament, and was allegedly shot with live ammunition by a police officer.
Earlier in the week, mass arrests were recorded in Nairobi, with over 200 people detained by police, according to civil society groups.
“The Authority has this morning launched investigations into the fatal shooting and our investigation team has since established contact with the family of Mr. Masai,” the IPOA statement said.
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Rex Masai, Mr, ”, Masai, IPOA, “
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Nairobi